Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,966 per week
Company: Excel Medical Staffing
Location: Gallup
Posted on: June 25, 2025
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Job Description:
Excel Medical Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post
Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Gallup, New Mexico. Job
Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN Start Date: 07/14/2025 Duration: 26 weeks 40 hours
per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Certification
Requirements: ACLS BLS PALS Years of Experience: 1 Any Unencumbered
State License Shift:: 8Hr Day Shift Monday-Friday Includes
Weekends/Holidays On-call Statement of Duties : This position is
located in the Operating Room. All types of elective and emergency
surgeries are performed, including general surgery, orthopedics,
vascular, OB/GYN, urology, ENT, Oral Surgery, Dental and
Ophthalmology. There are over 2400 cases performed each year.
Trauma is a significant part of the emergent cases performed. The
operating rooms are staffed by utilizing standby call services
after hours, holidays, and on weekends. The PACU registered nurse
provides intensive nursing care and post anesthesia care to
patients who have undergone a broad range of surgical procedures. •
All staff members rotate between the pre-op counseling,
prep-surgery room, recovery room and local procedures room. •
Performs critical professional nursing duties for patients whose
condition warrants specialized care. • In the recovery phase,
observation and assessment post anesthesia is completed o Physical
assessment and examination o Interviewing patient and family
members o Reviewing patient health history • Collaborates with
surgeon and anesthesia team on patient status and plan of care. •
Records and maintains all data relevant to post anesthesia care. o
Observes patient closely for adverse signs and symptoms o Provides
intervention emergently utilizing ACLS or PALS training • Manages
each patient through all phases of recovery, providing
psychological and emotional support. • Is alert for signs and
symptoms of shock or other complications that may occur in post-op
recovery. • Assists the anesthesia or surgeon with resuscitation
and assessment, monitors the condition of the patient while in
recovery. • Administers therapeutic measures as prescribed by the
anesthesiologist and/or anesthetist or surgeon such as medications,
treatment, IV fluids, blood products, oxygen, and others. • Records
observation, nursing interventions, therapeutic measures,
hemodynamic monitoring data, or any other data relevant to the
patient condition in the recovery room. • Utilizes AORN standards
of care to implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate problem
oriented nursing plan of care for the operative patient Excel
Benefits Weekly Pay Medical/Dental/Vision PTO-80 hours/yr accrued
Sick56 hours/yr 401k-4% company match Health & Wellness Fringe Pay*
Holiday Pay (11 holidays) Career Path Opportunities (travel, local,
perm) Dedicated Recruiter Compliance Support Experience our WE CARE
Values *Indicates available on select assignments/positions only
About Excel Medical Staffing Always Caring – Never Commissioned
We’ve come together to help clinicians find their best fit job that
allows them to pursue their passion for adventure and service to
others. We’ve served our country. We’ve talked to — and LISTENED to
— traveling clinicians from all walks of life. We’ve collaborated
with medical facilities to understand their staffing needs. We love
to solve problems and help people smile — that’s why we’ve created
a company centered around providing service to traveling clinicians
with a real human touch. Expect us to Radiate our WE CARE values:
Winning - Equitable - Clinician Focused - Adventurous - Responsive
- Ethical Benefits 401k retirement plan Employee assistance
programs Referral bonus Life insurance
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