RN - PACU

PACU RN

Job Type: Travel

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day shift

Hours per Shift: 9 hours

Experience: Minimum of 2 years

License: License required

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS

Description: Department: PACU

Number of Beds: 5 (Phase 1 and Phase 2)

Phase 1 in PACU is covered by PACU staff and travelers. Phase 2 in ACU is for pre-op outpatient.

Nurse to Patient Ratios: 1-2:1.

Common Cases: General surgery, orthopedic total joint replacements, minor cases, ENT, urology, gynecology, cesarean sections, and podiatry.

Experience: Previous travel experience preferred. 2 to 5 years of PACU experience is preferred but strong candidates with less experience will be considered.

EMR System: Meditech.

Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: OR Charge RN, RNs are self-sufficient and can manipulate their assignments.

Nurse Aids: No aids are available on this unit.

RT Equipment: Majority of patients are extubated before PACU, with CPAP/BiPAP available.

ICU Patients: Occasionally, intubated patients are transported back to ICU after OR, for ICU care.

RNs read cardiac strips.

Shifts & Scheduling: Shifts are 9 or 10 hours that rotate to cover late discharges. Schedules are set 4 weeks in advance for 6 weeks, with no self-scheduling.

Weeknight/Call Requirements: Average of 1 weeknight per week.

Weekend/Call Requirements: Average of one weekend every 5-6 weekends.

Holiday/Call Requirements: Call coverage is required.

Call Response Time: 30 minutes.

Floating Requirements: PACU RNs cover the pre-op holding room, assisting with antibiotic administration and fluids.

Scrub Color: Scrubs are provided.

Department specific orientation: 1-2 weeks with a preceptor required.

Note: All travelers with previous employment must disclose it for a DNU check.

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry?leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest?growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct?hire, and non?clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long?term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest?growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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