Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,710 per week in Wilmington, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Wilmington, NC
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $1,710 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/27/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401!

ID: 64407352 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Description: Facility can offer 13 week contract up until the end of February! RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.*May recover Surgical patients in the ICU setting*REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / Years of Experience: 2Traveler Experience: REQUIREDLocals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes. If a traveler lives less than 50 miles from the facility, they can inquire through their recruiter what the local rate is for the role they are interested in.Skills: Phase 1-2 PACU. Must have some ICU experience (1-2 ratings on checklist for a screen through). They will NOT be floating to the ICU, just often upgrade and manage this level of care in PACU. Additionally, we do send a PACU RN to the STICU to recover patientsCerts: ACLS, BCLS, PALS.PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Charge Nurse Experience, Conscious Sedation, FHM, ICP, Telemetry, Vents, ICU background exp prior to PACU and Pediatric Experience.JOB : 1:2Shift: 3x12 7p-7aRTO: 7 days MAX;Call Requirement: once every four weeksFloat Requirement: Float to areas of overflow patients (typically over to surgical short stay)Weekend Requirement: Varies** Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as neededPATIENT and EndovascularNeurosurgery and OrthopedicsGynocology and UrologyGeneral and BariatricPlastics and ENTOpthamoogyChildren - T&A, Ears, Hernias, Cleft Lip/PalatePhase II - when that unit is fullSPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT 1 Recovery Unit that provides observation and care of the patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia. We receive patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI and patients that are ICU who need to be recovered before being admitted to the units.PACU is a varied and challenging practice environment where recovery may take 30 to 90 minutes, depending on when patient reaches the criteria for discharge to Phase ll, home, post op tower or ICU.Nights and w/ends we recover as well as discharge Phase II patients. Also, have overnight patients, that are tower and/or ICU.SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Cardiac Monitor - Blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, O2 saturation, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers for vascular checks, fetal heart monitor, EKOS, SCD pumps, wound vacsUNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, Perfect ServeSCHEDULING TYPE: Schedule CommitteeORIENTATION: New hires receive a comprehensive, individualized orientation tailored to their experience and skill level.SCRUBS: Navy*** INTERNAL NOTES ******MUST HAVE ICU EXPERIENCE*** Unit will screen candidates with ratings 1-2New hires receive a comprehensive, individualized orientation tailored to their experience and skill level.We are open 24/7 - staff based on the need of the OR. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Marmon Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : - Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALSSkills : Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulation therapy, Antihypertensives, Arterial line management, Bariatrics, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Conscious Sedation, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Emergency Medications, Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, General, General, Gyn, ICP monitoring, Inpatient, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Local, Management of pediatric patients, Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics, Nerve Blocks, Neuro, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Pain assessment & management, PCA pump management, Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, Plastics, Post-epidural management, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring*, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale), Urology, Vascular, Wound Vacs, ICU exp required, pediatric Phase II experience Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : Short Stay Unit to care for overflow Call Required : once every 4 weeks Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : Varies Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 75 to 100 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 4 Number of Beds : 26 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy Patient Diagnoses : - T&A, Ears, Hernias, Cleft Lip/PalatePhase II - when that unit is full ******May recover Surgical patients in the ICU setting***** Special Procedures/Unit Details : Phase 1 Recovery Unit that provides observation and care of the patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia. We receive patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI and patients that are ICU who need to be recovered before being admitted to the units. PACU is a varied and challenging practice environment where recovery may take 30 to 90 minutes, depending when patient reaches criteria for discharge to Phase ll, home, post op tower or ICU. Nights and w/ends we recover as well as discharge Phase II patients. Also, have overnight patients, that are tower and/or ICU. Special Equipment : Cardiac Monitor - Blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, O2 saturation, dopplers for vascular checks, fetal heart monitor, EKOS, SCD pumps #Tier2 Travel Compliance Candidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission Process : All units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details : Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed. Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission. Local candidates ( 50 miles) : Lower rate applies. RTO : Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing. NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal. Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description. Travel pairs : Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed). Charting : See job description. References can be pending at submission. Modules : Pre-start modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours. Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modules Non-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modules Must be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty) Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceCandidate must go into the lab within 48 hours after signing. All testing must be completed within 48 hours. Submission units are utilizing Clinical for direct profile review Submission Details: Former Novant/New Hanover employees (PERM/PRN/EP) must wait 12 months before applying. Disclosure required (with hospital name/dates employed) at submission; facility approval needed.Current travel Per Diem clinicians aren't eligible for travel contracts they must choose one. Include status and intent in the submission.Local candidates ( 50 miles): Lower rate applies.RTO: Up to 7 days auto approved (no holidays). Must work 2 of 3 major holidays. No RTO during first week. All RTO must be pre-approved. Cannot request additional RTO after signing.NC or Compact license pending OK for submittal.Floating: Candidates must be open to floating within/near facility per job description.Travel pairs: Allowed (must be on different units and disclosed).Charting: See job description.References can be pending at submission. modules are non-billable, time spent on modules should be margined separately from orientation hours.Acute Care: ~8-10 hours of modulesNon-Acute: ~4-5 hours of modulesMust be completed pre-start and annually (varies by specialty)Conducted online - must use Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge as your browser Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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