Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,406 to $1,496 per week in Columbia, MO

Location: Columbia, MO

Pay: $1,406 to $1,496 per week

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing

Location: Facility in Columbia, MOJob Details

Required Qualifications: One year of recent experience as a Pre/Post-Op RNValid RN license in compliance with state regulations Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification

Preferred Qualifications: ACLS Certifications (AHA/ARC)PALS (AHA/ARC) certification Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position

Summary: The Post/Pre-Op Registered Nurse provides specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. This role involves assessing patient health before and after surgery, implementing care plans, administering treatments, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The Post/Pre-Op RN ensures patient safety and comfort prior to and during the surgical recovery period, using advanced clinical skills, effective communication, and adherence to professional and regulatory standards. Essential Work Functions:

• Assess patients pre-operatively, including reviewing medical history, performing physical examinations, and identifying potential risks
• Prepare patients for surgery, including educating them about procedures and post-operative care
• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition
• Monitor patients post-operatively for complications and manages pain and recovery
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of patients in the perioperative setting
• Observe and document patient conditions treatments, and significant incidents. and responses to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions
• Take temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal, assess patient condition and respond appropriately
• Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing Pre/post op nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in medical records
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive pre and post-operative care
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between units and departments
• Operate and monitor pre and post op-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards
• Required Essential Skills:
• Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
• Physical Abilities - Must be able to remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), push, pull, and bend
• Interpersonal Skills - Must be able to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
• Technical/Motor Skills - Must have the ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment

Other Duties Disclaimer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice. Start your rewarding career as a Travel Post/Pre Op RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer About Fusion Medical Staffing Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler-first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure! Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long-term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients' lives, and they will continue to fill our client's facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler's needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you put your trust in Fusion, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience. 30907943EXPPLAT