Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,548 per week

Epic Travel Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Berkeley, California. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/28/2024 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Opportunities Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - PACU Shift: Days / 8a-6p, 10x4, 40hrs per week, Every Other Weekend, On Call: Is required as Needed Length: 13 weeks Variable Start Times: 6a-10a Requirements: CA RN License 2 Years’ Experience BLS, ACLS Oher Details: Unit Information: Same Day Surgery/PreOp Patients Will be floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery 50 miles travel requirement Shift Requirements: 4x10's 8a-6pVariable Shift Start Times: 0 Weekend REQ: Every Other WeekendOn Call: Is required as Needed Years of experience REQ: 2 Years Certifications Required:-CA RN License-ACLS-BLS Unit Information:Same Day Surgery/PreOp Patients - Will be floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery JOB DUTIES -"Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient care from admission to discharge; Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; Responding to medical and environmental emergencies" JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES -• Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care:o Plans/coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environmento Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situationso Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient careo Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient careo Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner• Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems:o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely mannero Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical roundso Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's conditiono Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely mannero Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population servedAssessment• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient/family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors:o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admissiono Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient/family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measureso Observes patient’s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified/documentedo Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions/activities to reduce the risk and avoid events• Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of careo Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplinesPlaning• Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self­-care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines:o Develops/implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient/family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team memberso Documents/communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members• Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness/outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplines:o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate Unit: PACU, 0 Epic Travel Staffing: Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options 401(k) matching program Weekly direct deposit Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA In Epic Travel FKA Emerald Staffing Group, Nursing Job ID 893860. Pay package is based on 10.0 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: travel nurse (rn) pacu (post-anesthesia care unit) About Epic Travel Staffing At Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health Services), you are always our top priority. We believe that every traveler has the ability to achieve their career goals while living the adventure of a lifetime. We’ve been going above and beyond to curate life-changing experiences for nurses and allied health travelers since 2002. It’s not just about filling positions. It’s about opportunities to expand careers and accelerate the productivity of facilities across the nation. Our recruiters have access to travel nursing, nurse leadership and allied healthcare positions in all 50 states. The pay and location are yours to choose.