Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a CA RN license, minimum 2 years of PACU experience, and extensive cardiac/cath lab background in a high-acuity hospital setting.

Details

• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patients include geriatric, adult, and adolescent populations requiring peri-anesthesia care from admission through discharge
• Extensive cardiac and cath lab holding room experience is a core component of the role
• Day shift schedule: 4x10-hour shifts with start times between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
• No weekend requirements
• Floating to other campuses may be required based on census needs

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience required, preferably in a high-acuity hospital setting
• ICU experience required
• Extensive cardiac/cath lab holding room experience required
• Strong knowledge of peri-anesthesia standards of care, airway management, and pharmacology required
• 2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides individualized nursing care utilizing the nursing process, with emphasis on peri-anesthesia pharmacology including medication doses, interactions, side effects, and reactions
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have been away for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Only one holiday RTO request will be approved for the duration of the contract