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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Rang HealthcareCortez, CO, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Description

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cortez, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift : 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type : Travel

Day Shift

Mon-Thur 7-5 : 30pm

  • With call coverage required to include Friday and weekends 7-12 days a month
  • Surgery Circulator that is able to perform surgical circulator role and  PACU duties

    ROLE ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS : Regulatory / Educational Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Associate degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Current state Registered Nurse Licensure, within state of Colorado. Compact license accepted and Colorado License must be obtained within first 90 days of hire.
  • Current BLS Certification.
  • Current PALS certification within 6 months of hire (excludes FBC).-  PALS can be obtain at the facility if candidate does not have.
  • Current ACLS certification within 6 months of hire.
  • 2. ROLE PURPOSE : Administer nursing care to patients in an efficient, safe, and courteous manner using appropriate nursing procedures. The nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The nurse must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span. The nurse must also possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's clinical needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's / area's / department's policies and procedures. The nurse must be clinically competent to care for patients, knowledgeable about disease processes, and be able to identify symptoms and / or signs of complications. The nurse must have the ability to utilize information technologies to meet patient needs and provide evidence-based care to improve health outcomes.

    3. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL ROLE FUNCTIONS :

  • Practices within Nursing Standards of Practice and follows SHS Policies and Procedures, Patient Bill of Rights, and Accreditation Standards.
  • Operates within scope of position. Demonstrates current, comprehensive, evidence based, professional knowledge and skills.
  • Focuses on patient centered care, team building and customer service.
  • Understanding of telemetry monitoring and maintains a knowledge of basic arrhythmia interpretation.
  • Supervises non-professional staff in delivery of care to assigned patients. Makes work assignments, assists with priority setting, and acts as a resource for less experienced staff.
  • Assists physicians in care of the patients. Makes rounds, assists with procedures, provides progress reports on patient status, and assures that orders are carried out in a timely manner.
  • Follows procedure for medication administration and processes for controlled substances. Utilizes EMAR including scanning all medications and armbands.
  • Assume professional responsibility for assuring patient care is of the highest standards. Communicates questions about appropriateness of medical or nursing care through chain of command as needed.
  • Participates in in-service programs as both student and teacher. Takes initiative and primary responsibility for keeping own knowledge and skills current.
  • Participates in departmental meetings, resuscitation drills and other educational opportunities.
  • Assists in peer and staff evaluations, data collection, and chart reviews as requested.
  • Adheres to standards of safety and infection control in delivery of patient care.
  • Assists nursing staff in other departments as requested when the need arises.
  • Initiates a patient plan of care on admission including co-morbidities and revises as needed based on patient care standards.
  • Responds promptly to changes in workload, adjusting assignments as necessary, to provide optimal care and meet the needs of the unit.
  • Maintains a knowledge of the patient's status during hospitalization and works with health care team to adjust and improve approach to care. Utilizes critical thinking skills for appropriate patient interventions.
  • Evaluates interventions appropriately and assesses the effectiveness of care. Communicates and re-evaluates as needed.
  • Documents nursing care in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Utilizes technology to document, evaluate and manage patient outcomes
  • Follows SHS and regulatory policy and procedures for documentation.
  • HEALTH SYSTEM

  • Participates in on-going personal and professional development.
  • Keeps abreast of all current hospital and department policies and procedures.
  • Exhibits cooperation and a positive attitude toward others, participates as an active team member.
  • Acts as a resource for other team members and students by knowledge sharing and providing support when requested.
  • Demonstrates flexibility with working hours and shifts scheduled to meet staffing requirements within department.
  • Adheres to SHS attendance and punctuality policies to ensure the department is operating in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
  • “We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.”

    About Rang Healthcare

    Founded in 2005, Rang Healthcare (a division of Rang Technologies Inc) has been staffing clients for over 17 years for administrative, nursing and IT / Systems. Rang Healthcare offers extensive recruiting experience in a cost-effective manner. We help institutions successfully reduce complexity, boost productivity, and enhance patient outcomes.

    We provide the specialized talent and expertise you require, whether it’s for a direct hire, contract-to-hire, or contract position. It is now even more vital to collaborate with a firm that has the knowledge and expertise to provide the best in class and most qualified personnel. You can count on the Rang Healthcare for talent acquisition.

    We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, citizenship, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Dental benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Vision benefits
  • Weekly pay
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