Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Company: Slate Healthcare
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: July 4, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Slate Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Berkeley, California. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 07/28/2025 - Duration: 26 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - PACU - Shift Requirements: 4x10's 1100-2130 Weekend REQ: Every Other Weekend On Call: Is required as Needed Years of experience REQ: will take 1 year but 2 years is preferred. Certifications Required: CA RN License-ACLS-BLS Unit Information: Same Day Surgery/PreOp Patients - Will be floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery JOB DUTIES - Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost -effective patient care from admission to discharge Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures Responding to medical and environmental emergencies JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES - Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care: Plans/coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environment Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situations Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient care Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient care Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems: Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely manner Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical rounds Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's condition Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely manner Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population served. Assessment Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient/family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors: Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admission Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient/family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measures Observes patient s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified/documented Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions/activities to reduce the risk and avoid events Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of care Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplines Planing Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self -care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines: Develops/implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient/family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team members Documents/communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness/outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplines: Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate. Slate Healthcare Job ID 27817d29-391e-4ac5-8a92-23388fa23d73. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About Slate Healthcare Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country. We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals. At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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