ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Franklin, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PACU
Job Details:
• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in preoperative and postoperative phases
• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical and emotional status on admission and post-surgery
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans based on assessment data
• Monitor patients for early signs of complications and provide immediate interventions
• Deliver comfort, reassurance, and education to patients and families throughout perioperative experience
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes according to facility policies
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and readiness of pre/postoperative care areas
• Participate in quality improvement, safety, and risk management initiatives
• Serve as a resource for new staff and contribute to team learning
• Associates Degree in Nursing required (BSN preferred)
• 6+ months of RN experience required; PACU, preop, postop, or critical care experience preferred
• Active RN License, BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills required
• Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills needed
• Competence with electronic health records and Microsoft Windows required
• Physical demands include lifting/moving up to 30 lbs regularly, 40 lbs occasionally, and up to 100 lbs in rare cases
• Frequent standing and walking with occasional reaching and fine motor activities
Facility:
This specialized orthopedic institute focuses on comprehensive bone and joint care, providing advanced surgical and non-surgical treatments. The facility is committed to patient-centered care, collaboration, and maintaining a supportive work environment. The organization emphasizes safety, quality, and excellence in delivering specialized musculoskeletal healthcare services to patients throughout their treatment journey.
Location:
Franklin, TN
Franklin offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, located just south of Nashville in beautiful Williamson County. The area provides excellent schools, vibrant downtown districts, and easy access to both urban entertainment and scenic countryside, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking quality of life.
Adex Job ID #25-00298. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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