Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Hermiston, OR

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Hermiston, OR Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Hermiston, Oregon, 97838!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Hermiston, OR | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Monday – Friday, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care across pre-anesthesia, post-anesthesia Phase I, and post-anesthesia Phase II settings, utilizing the nursing process and established standards of care
• Closely monitor patients for changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, blood pressure, and level of consciousness; report and intervene as needed using the Aldrete scoring system
• Administer pain medications and treat post-operative nausea; assess effectiveness of interventions and maintain patient airway and adequate respiratory function
• Develop individualized perianesthesia plans of care; provide patient and caregiver education on expected outcomes, medication management, wound care, activity, and signs of complications
• Assist anesthesia with nerve blocks as needed; administer medications following the 8 rights of safe medication practices
• Participate in on-call rotation for the Post-Anesthesia Unit; accurately document in the electronic medical record and maintain all required competencies

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Oregon
• BLS, PALS, and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC certification required
• Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (ASN) required
• Minimum of one (1) year of critical care experience, or two (2) years of medical-surgical experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Previous experience in Day Surgery, PACU, pre-admission services, or an ambulatory surgery center
• Conscious sedation certification, CAPA/CPAN certification, or Ultrasound Guided IV certification
• Familiarity with glucometer, arterial lines, Epic charting, bladder scanner, ultrasound machines, Belmont rapid infuser, and blood warmers

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic perianesthesia environment with a collaborative, multidisciplinary care team
• Engage in professional growth and development within a facility committed to quality patient care and safety

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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