Travel RN - PACU

Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring pediatric and Level II trauma experience with call coverage.

Inpatient PACU setting including Phase I and Pedi PACU within a Level III Trauma Center

Day shift schedule, Monday to Friday, either 8:00am-4:30pm or 9:00am-5:30pm

Call required

Assists with coverage in Pre-Op as needed

Recovers patients from ortho, neuro, general, urology, dental, GYN, and pediatric ENT surgeries (T&A, BMT, etc)

Monitors patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and A-lines

1:2 patient ratio

Active TX or compact RN license required

BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required

Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required, covering all surgeries except cardiac

Pediatric PACU experience required

Critical care experience strongly preferred

Level II trauma center experience preferred

Cerner charting experience preferred

Prior travel nursing experience preferred, though strong first-time travelers may be considered

Recover post-surgical patients across a wide range of specialties including ortho, neuro, general, urology, GYN, dental, and pediatric ENT

Manage arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and nerve block monitoring

Administer and monitor procedural sedation and manage cardiac dysrhythmias

RTO must be submitted with consideration for the role

Some holiday coverage expected

Onsite drug screen required upon arrival, including marijuana panel; positive results result in automatic cancellation

Candidates must reside within a 50-mile radius; local candidates not accepted