[Urgent] Travel PACU RN
Company: Fusion Medical Staffing
Location: Escondido
Posted on: July 14, 2025
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Job Description:
Travel PACU RN Company:Fusion Medical Staffing Location:Facility
in Escondido, CA Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a
skilled PACU RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Escondido, 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 PACU RN - Valid RN license in compliance with state
regulations - Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification - ACLS (AHA/ARC)
certificationPreferred Qualifications: - PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC
certifications - Other certifications and licenses may be required
for this positionSummary: The PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients recovering
from anesthesia and surgery. This role involves assessing patient
recovery, implementing post-operative care plans, administering
treatments, collaborating with the surgical team, and coordinating
care for discharging or transporting patients. The PACU RN ensures
patient safety and comfort during the critical recovery period,
using advanced clinical skills, effective communication, and
adherence to professional and regulatory standards. Essential Work
Functions: - Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of
patients transferring from the operating room and assess their
post-anesthesia condition - Monitors and evaluates patient's vital
signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia -
Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques - Monitor and
evaluate patient vital signs, level of consciousness, and response
to anesthesia - Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of
recovering patients - Observes and document patient conditions,
treatments, and significant incidents and responds to anesthesia
and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or
adverse reactions - Respond promptly to emergency situations
utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and
protocols - Accurately document patient assessments, interventions,
and recovery progress in the medical records - Develop and deliver
individualized patient and family education plans, including
detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines -
Collaborates with the surgical team and other healthcare providers
to ensure comprehensive post-operative care - Participate in
patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between
OR, PACU, and post-PACU units - Operate and monitor PACU-specific
equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps -
Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of
practiceRequired 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 CEUsWhy 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 PACU RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join
our mission to improve lives. Apply now! Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify
Employer
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