Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with CA licensure and at least 2 years of experience to float between PACU and Same Day Surgery.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• 1 year of charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Experience with EVD and ICP monitoring
• Experience caring for ventilated patients
• Experience with general, local, MAC, nerve block, spinal, and post-epidural anesthesia management
• Knowledge of Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Experience with bariatric, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular surgery cases
• Any charting system experience accepted
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• PACU/Same Day Surgery unit caring for same day surgery and pre-op patients
• Float between PACU and Same Day Surgery (Phase I and Phase II areas)
• Day shift, 4x10 hours, Monday through Friday with variable start times (latest 11:00)
• Occasional on-call shift required
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing care from admission through discharge
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies with calm, competent clinical judgment
• Local candidates accepted at a local rate
• Must live within a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Returning staff or travelers must have a 1-year separation before returning
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts