Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center in Colorado, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active CO or compact RN licensure.

Job Details

• 22-bed PACU unit within an acute care, Level I Trauma Center,
• Unit operates both Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery,
• Common cases include orthopedic, trauma, cardiac, urology, pulmonary, and GI,
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2,
• ICU-level patients are recovered in the PACU,
• Respiratory therapy equipment in use, including vents, CPAP, and BiPap,
• RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips,
• 12-hour variable shifts with start times of 0730, 0800, 0900, 1000, and 1100; primarily 1100-2300,
• On-call requirement of 1 night every 6 weeks,
• Travelers are first to float; floating is required within the assigned zone,
• Holiday coverage is required,
• EMR: Epic,

Job Requirements

• Active CO or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted,
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS; pending certifications not accepted,
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required,
• ED or ICU experience is required,
• BSN is not required,
• A valid driver's license must be submitted for consideration,
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire,
• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate; DL is used to verify permanent address,

Additional Information

• Orientation is 12 hours; candidates must be in-state for the week of orientation even if initial modules are remote,
• PACU and surgery center-specific orientation is provided,
• Charge nurses do not carry a patient assignment but assist with lunch relief; no nurse aides on the unit,
• Hospital-provided scrubs,
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered,
• Travelers are expected to float within the zone they are hired into and are responsible for securing housing that supports this requirement,
• A unit manager interview is part of the hiring process