Specialty: RN-Post Operations/Recovery Room Travel
Job Description
Post-operative nurses provide intensive care to patients as they awaken from anesthesia after a surgical procedure.
Responsible for all aspects of patient care after they've had surgery
Monitor vital signs, administer medication for pain and nausea, update and educate the family, and transfer to the inpatient unit or discharge depending on the acuity of the patient.
Monitor surgical site itself for potential bleeding or other pathological indications
Log all findings in patient files
Answer patient questions and ensure patient comfort
Monitor patients for condition changes, reporting any changes to physician
Perform intervention duties during post-operative emergencies
Qualifications and Job Info
1-2 years of acute clinical care nursing experience
Current BLS and ACLS
Must have current state license
Benefits
Day 1 Health benefits (Health/Vision/Dental)
Weekly Pay
Direct Deposit
Travel reimbursement
State License reimbursement
$1500 Referral bonus program
Listed pay packages are based on weekly gross amounts.
Please reference Job number: 153863
