Travel RN- PACU 12 hr Days in Peoria, Illinois at Fidelity On Call, LTD

Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse (PACU RN)
The PACU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and diagnostic procedures. The RN is responsible for assessing patients, monitoring recovery, managing pain and postoperative symptoms, identifying complications, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities
Assess patients upon arrival to the post-anesthesia care unit.
Monitor vital signs, airway status, level of consciousness, and pain.
Identify and respond promptly to postoperative or anesthesia-related complications.
Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments.
Provide airway management and respiratory support.
Manage surgical drains, lines, tubes, and postoperative equipment.
Evaluate patients for discharge or transfer based on established criteria.
Educate patients and families regarding postoperative care and discharge instructions.
Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Complete timely and accurate documentation.
Follow all patient-safety and infection-prevention standards.

Qualifications
Active RN license for the state of practice.
Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications.
PALS certification if required by the facility.
Minimum of one year of recent PACU or critical care experience.
Experience caring for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and emergency-response skills.
Level I Experience preferred/required some units
EMR: Epic

Why Work with Fidelity On Call?
Join a trusted healthcare staffing team with more than 30 years of experience. We offer competitive pay, personalized support, quality assignments, comprehensive benefits (Day 1 Coverage), and 24/7 assistance from a team that truly has your back.

Schedule
12 hr. Days Shifts- 40hrs weekly
Every other weekend
Every other holiday
Start Date: 2-3 weeks from offer