Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a PACU position requiring 2+ years of PACU experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification at a Level 1 Trauma Center.

Details

• Work in the Phase I PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) of an acute care, Level 1 Trauma Center
• 18-bay and 14-bay Phase I PACU units across two floors sharing the same staff
• Care for surgical patients across all specialties, from pediatrics (average 5-15 kids per day) to geriatrics
• Post-procedure care for ICU, Cath Lab, Endoscopy, and IR patients
• High acuity patient population
• Nurse to patient ratio follows ASPAN Standards of 1:1 or 2:1
• Uses Epic EMR, AcuDose medication dispensing, Phillips monitors, ventilators, and BiPap equipment
• Variable day shifts of 8s and/or 12s, majority scheduled 0700-2300
• Occasional nights and up to 2 weeknights per month
• Varied weekend rotation with up to every 4th weekend required
• Rotating backup call required with staff
• May float between campuses for Phase I PACU
• 40 hours per week guaranteed

Requirements

• Active RN license (ND or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (all AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Acute/hospital experience required; outpatient surgery center experience will not be considered
• Large hospital (250+ beds) experience required
• Ability to care for pediatric patients
• Ability to manage high acuity patients
• Critical care experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients across all specialties and age groups
• Never work alone in this PACU-only unit
• Receive basic hospital/unit orientation with a Buddy RN on the unit
• Hospital-provided scrubs required
• Candidates must live more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Local travel rate applies for those living 60 to 80 miles from the facility
• Interview will be conducted directly by the unit manager prior to any offer