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Job Description
Job Description
ExpediteRN is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in placing top nursing talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our nurses by placing them in the most traveler friendly facilities that allows them to expand on their knowledge, all while meeting new people and exploring some interesting places.We seek the most experienced and qualified nurses out there.
Cedar Rapids, IA need Travel RN - PACU
2,463 weekly pay!
13 Weeks | 36 Hours | Days
Start Date : 2 / 17 / 25
Accurately assess patients
Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
Records patients' current vital signs
Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
Provides IV therapy
Provides basic, bedside care
Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
Work effectively with the healthcare team
Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
Educates patients and others how to manage their illness / injury, by explaining : post-treatment home care needs, diet / nutrition / exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS :
- 2 years of PACU experience
- EPIC experience
- travel experience
- floating experience to other units encouraged
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :
Compact Allowed
Weekend Requirements :
Every Other Weekend / Holiday Rotation
On Call Requirements :
TBD; $9 / hr
Salary : $9
