Travel RN - Pediatric PACU

Travel RN - Pediatric PACU

American Traveler

San Francisco, California, United States

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days

Length (weeks): 13

$2,860.46/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PreOp position requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and prior pre-admission testing experience at a teaching hospital.

Details

Ambulatory/outpatient PreOp and Pre-Admission Testing setting with Phase II Recovery and Pre-Post care

Day shift schedule with variable start times (6:00a-2:30p, 7:00a-3:30p, or 8:00a-4:30p)

13-week assignment

1:3 patient ratio experience expected

Uses Epic charting system

Performs pre-op assessments, education, medication reconciliation, 12-lead EKG/ECG, and consent processes

Administers and monitors conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

Performs straight urinary catheterization for male and female patients

Must be willing and able to float to other UCSF units and facilities, including within a 75+ mile radius, as needed

Requirements

Active CA RN license required at time of submission

BSN required

AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

CAPA, CPAN, and NIHSS certifications preferred

2 years of pre-admission testing/pre-op clinic experience required, including clearing patients for surgery and medication hold knowledge

Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history

Community hospital experience required

Experience with preoperative admissions preferred

PreOp/PACU and critical care experience preferred

Skilled in respiratory and airway assessment

Experience interpreting and communicating lab values

Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and malignant hyperthermia protocol

IV therapy/phlebotomy skills, including starting and maintaining IVs

Pain assessment and management skills

Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or proof of scheduled booster appointment prior to start date

Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Additional Information

Provides comprehensive pre-op and post-op patient care within a teaching hospital environment

Conducts pre-op education, discharge instructions, and follow-up phone calls

Reviews patient history and physical in preparation for surgery

Administers emergency medications and monitors procedural sedation

Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates

Candidates with prior University of California employment history must disclose dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review

All requested time off must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager prior to start; no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment

Floating to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75+ mile radius may be required if job specifications are met