Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in San Marcos, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: San Marcos, TX
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 San Marcos, Texas, 78666!

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location

San Marcos, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | 5x8-hour shifts (4x10-hour shifts can be accommodated) | Onsite | Temp-to-Hire Potential

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex post-anesthesia nursing care utilizing the full nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatments.
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice.
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications administered, and care provided accurately and thoroughly.
• Assess patient and family learning needs; provide education and identify appropriate resources.
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to effectively manage the clinical situation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of PACU or related nursing specialty experience required.
• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a valid compact state license.
• Current BLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• Current ACLS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• Current PALS certification required (American Heart Association only).
• Ability to care for a diverse patient population including general, orthopedic, urology, ENT, cath lab, endoscopy, GYN, and pediatric patients (no neuro or cardiac cases).

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Critical Care and/or Pre-Op nursing experience highly preferred.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records system strongly preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Prior experience in a perioperative setting or completion of a Perioperative RN Residency preferred.

Why Join Us

• ASAP start dates available with a projected 13-week contract and the potential for a temp-to-perm opportunity for the right candidate.
• Flexible scheduling options available, including the ability to accommodate a 4x10-hour shift structure.

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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