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Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,796 to $2,974 per week in Palo Alto, CA
Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,796 to $2,974 per week in Palo Alto, CATravelNurseSource • Palo Alto, CA, US
Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,796 to $2,974 per week in Palo Alto, CA

Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,796 to $2,974 per week in Palo Alto, CA

TravelNurseSource • Palo Alto, CA, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

TravelNurseSource is working with Fusion Medical Staffing to find a qualified PACU / Pre-Post Op RN in Palo Alto, California, 94303!

Pay Information

$2,796 to $2,974 per week

About The Position

Travel Post / Pre Op RN

Company : Fusion Medical Staffing

Location : Facility in Palo Alto, CA

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Post / Pre-Op RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Palo Alto, CA. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.

Required Qualifications :

  • One year of recent experience as a Pre / Post-Op RN
  • Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
  • Current BLS (AHA / ARC) Certification

Preferred Qualifications :

  • ACLS Certifications
  • PALS certification
  • Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
  • Summary :

    The Post / Pre-Op Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. This role involves assessing patient health before and after surgery, implementing care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The Post / Pre-Op RN ensures patient safety and comfort prior to and during the surgical recovery period, using advanced clinical skills, effective communication, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards.

    Essential Work Functions :

  • Assesses patients pre-operatively, including reviewing medical history, performing physical examinations, and identifying potential risks
  • Prepare patients for surgery, including educating them about procedures and post-operative care
  • Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition
  • Monitors patients post-operatively for complications and manages pain and recovery
  • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
  • Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients in the perioperative setting
  • Observes and document patient conditions treatments, and significant incidents. and responses to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions
  • Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal, assesses patient condition and responds appropriately
  • Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing Pre / post op nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
  • Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in medical records
  • Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines
  • Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive pre and post-operative care
  • Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between units and departments
  • Operate and monitor pre and post op-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps
  • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
  • Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
  • Required Essential Skills :

  • Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
  • Ability to read / comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
  • Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
  • Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
  • Technical / Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing / pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and / or using department equipment.
  • Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
  • Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.
  • Benefits Include :

  • Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first day coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
  • Life and Short-term disability offered
  • 401(k) matching
  • Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
  • 24 / 7 recruiter support
  • Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
  • Why Choose Fusion?

    At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.

    Other Duties Disclaimer :

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.

    Start your rewarding career as a Travel Pre / Post-Op RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!

  • Fusion is an EOE / E-Verify Employer
  • 28911068EXPPLAT

    About Fusion Medical Staffing

    Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler-first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure!

    Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long-term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients' lives, and they will continue to fill our client's facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler's needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you put your trust in Fusion, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience.

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