Travel Perioperative (OR / PACU) Registered Nurse

Job Description

Rang Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 10 / 13 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days
• Employment Type : Travel

Pre and post procedural RN for Endoscopy Unit

Mon-Fri - 8 hr day shift- no call, no weekend.

1) Assesses and responds to the individual physical, psychosocial, anq spiritual needs of the patient through personal observation and interaction. Acts as a patient advocate.

2) Utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment; takes action to implement nursing care and treat the problems identified.

3) Communicates patient assessments to the appropriate individuals ensuring the coordination of patient care.

4) Demonstrates knowledge of diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, EKG. Demonstrates skills, in IV therapy.

5) Transcribes and implements physicians' orders in an accurate and timely manner while admitting patient to the surgical center efficiently.

6) Documents in the patient clinical records via computer with accuracy and in a timely manner. Checks the required information on the patient record to comply with the correct surgical procedures. Completes final review of patient record to ensure all paperwork and activities such as site marking is complete and that anesthesiologist has spoken to the patient and family.

7) Provides appropriate and knowledgeable instruction / education to the patients and their families.

8) Decrements supplies according to policy. Utilizes supplies, equipment, and resources to contain costs without compromising patient care.

9) Assists with housekeeping duties such as cleaning and making beds as needed for patients.

10) Uses knowledge and critical thinking to assess and give appropriate nursing care. Recognizes patients' needs; maintains airway, monitors VS, utilizes correct medication to control pain, and consults with surgeon and anesthesiologist if any difficulties arise that affects the patient. Evaiuates patient's status using discharge criteria.

11)When functioning as a float nurse, maintains communications between all areas and is available to assist staff as needed to maintain flow; relieves staff for breaks and lunch in a timely manner and utilizes staff in a cost effective manner.

12)Other duties as assigned.

“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.

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