Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,178 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,178 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 1/24/2027

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93405!

Job Title: RN II-PACU Profession: RN II-PACU Specialty: RN II-PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift 1st Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: One year PACU or critical care experience License: Current RN license in state of practice Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) Must-Have: - Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent - Current RN license - BLS certification - ACLS certification - PALS certification - TNCC course within 1 year of hire Description: Provides nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period. Receives report from anesthesiologist, surgeon, and/or circulating RN regarding surgical intervention and incorporates this into nursing plan of care. Assures control of pain, bleeding, and nausea, proper positioning, management of airway, and stabilization of vital signs. Responds immediately to emergency situations. Is competent to perform physical assessments of patients post-anesthesia, including general, spinal, regional, or IV sedation. Is competent to manage the airway of a patient following anesthesia. Recognizes the symptoms of cardiac or respiratory distress and other impending emergencies 100% of the time. Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills including medication administration and intravenous therapy. Understands and follows chain of command per policy. Is competent to monitor hemodynamic status of post-surgical patients. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and application, able to make recommendations for best monitoring based on patient presentation. Is competent to manage pain control requirements of post-surgical patients without airway compromise. Demonstrates understanding of pharmacological interactions and physiological effects of anesthesia and narcotic analgesics. Is competent to determine safe patient discharge from the recovery room using established PACU discharge standards. Demonstrates appropriate use of restraints per hospital policy. Is competent to access facility information systems to retrieve and utilize pertinent information for the provision of patient care. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills to safely and appropriately fulfill job-specific responsibilities related to patient safety and emergency preparedness. Maintains professional and technical knowledge and skills. Identifies and communicates opportunities to improve services and unit operations. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

About Cynet Health

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Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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