Travel RN - PACU

Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week Level I Trauma Center assignment requiring Critical Care/PACU experience and on-call availability.

Position details:

• PACU unit within a Level I Trauma Center setting
• Patient mix includes adults and pediatrics
• Day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts (6:00 AM-6:30 PM)
• On-call required: 2 weekday on-call shifts plus 1 weekend 12-hour on-call shift within a 6-week schedule
• Includes 1 summer and 1 winter on-call holiday coverage
• Possible floating to Tabor GI or Pain Center as needed
• Uses Cerner Aecis SurgiNet charting system
• 13-week assignment length
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements:

• Active RN license (PA or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC
• 2+ years of experience in Critical Care or PACU required
• 3 years of experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center and ICU background required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• SICU, MICU, and CTICU experience preferred
• Prior travel experience in Critical Care/PACU preferred
• Experience with 1:2 patient ratios
• Skilled in respiratory care including ventilator management, intubation, extubation, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including arterial lines and CVP
• Pass/fail clinical exam required for clearance (up to 3 attempts allowed)
• 2 valid professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information:

• Provide pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients across multiple specialties including neuro, ortho, cardiovascular, GI, and plastics
• Support surgery types including robotics, transplant, thoracic, and vascular procedures
• Administer and monitor various anesthesia types including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Manage pain assessment, PCA pumps, and sedation scales such as RASS
• Perform pre/post op assessments, education, and medication reconciliation
• Scrubs provided
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; requests after submission will not be accepted
• Must reside within 50 miles for standard local rate; local candidates accepted at a different rate
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Labs must be completed within 48 hours of signing
• PA fingerprinting required, which may involve travel over 100 miles and must be completed within 1 week of signing