Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Berkeley, CA
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
4x10 hrs, Days

• 4x10's from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
• Variable Shift Start Times: 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• On Call: As Needed

• Minimum of 2 Years of Experience Required
• Certifications Required:
  • CA RN License
  • ACLS
  • BLS

This role involves floating between the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas).

• Apply the principles of the nursing process within the policies and procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and Medical Center.
• Manage nursing care ensuring competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge.
• Assure the safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection of patients while performing disease prevention and restorative measures.
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies efficiently.

• Provide competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, and hospital policies.
• Plan and coordinate care delivery to maximize efficiency and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate a collaborative approach to patient care.
• Coordinate involvement of patient, physician, family, and other health team members to manage patient care and resources.
• Set priorities and direct emergency interventions in a calm and competent manner.

• Conduct initial and ongoing assessment of the patient/family, considering biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational, and discharge planning factors.
• Complete nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission and ensure the nursing process is individualized and goal-directed.
• Identify, observe, and monitor patients at risk for untoward events and implement precautions to reduce risks.

• Develop the patient's plan of care in collaboration with patient, family, physician, and other disciplines.
• Document and communicate patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes, and other pertinent information with health team members.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and modify it as appropriate in collaboration with patient, family, physician, and other disciplines.