Travel RN - Pediatric PACU

We're looking for Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in San Diego, CA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a Ped PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for pediatric post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. Ped PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.

As a Ped PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Handle a broad range of pediatric patients.
• Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
• Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
• Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to the next phase of recovery.

Ped PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: BLS, PALS, 1 Year

• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.