Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with a CA license to provide perianesthesia care in a Same Day Surgery/PACU setting requiring floating between phases. Requirements Active CA RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Previous 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 neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP monitoring Experience caring for ventilated patients Familiarity with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, conscious sedation, and post-epidural management Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS Experience with surgical specialties including bariatrics, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular cases Charting system experience required (any system) Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration Responsibilities Work in PACU and Same Day Surgery units, floating between Phase I and Phase II areas Patient population includes Same Day Surgery and PreOp patients Patient ratio of 1:2 Day shift schedule with 4x10 hour shifts, variable start times between 7:00am-10:00am Occasional on-call shifts required as needed Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing overall nursing care from admission to discharge Conduct ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines Act as liaison between nursing and medical staff to coordinate collaborative patient care Respond to medical and environmental emergencies with calm, efficient clinical judgment Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes with the healthcare team Accepts local candidates at the local rate Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for the travel rate Returning staff or travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year to be eligible Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing Re-orientation only required if separated 6+ months since last shift and prior orientation was completed at this facility First-time travelers not considered 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 Job ID: P-783310 Open Positions: 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr American Traveler