Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center position requiring TNCC, PALS, and ACLS certifications along with critical care background.

Details

• Work in the PACU of a Level I Trauma Center
• Patient mix includes adults and peds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule of 3x12 hours from 11:00 to 23:30
• On-call requirements include 2 weekday on-call shifts and 1 weekend 12-hour on-call shift within a 6 week schedule, plus 1 summer and 1 winter on-call holiday
• Possible floating to Tabor GI or pain center if needed
• Uses Cerner Aecis Surgi Net charting system
• Epic charting experience required
• Scrubs provided

Requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) or valid PA state license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications: TNCC, PALS, ACLS, and BLS
• Minimum 2-3 years of critical care or PACU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• ICU background required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• SICU, MICU, and CTICU experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel assignment experience in critical care or PACU required
• Skilled in respiratory care including end-tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, intubation/extubation management, chest tube management, and ABG interpretation
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, central line and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring including arterial line and CVP management
• Experience caring for neurological, cardiovascular, GI, GU, GYN, orthopedic, and ophthalmology surgical patients
• Knowledge of multiple anesthesia types including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Pre/post-operative care skills including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and EKG interpretation
• Two valid professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years and copies of certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care across Phase I and Phase II recovery, pre/post-op, and pain management settings
• Care for surgical patients across specialties including neuro/spine, ortho, cardiovascular, GI, GYN, urology, ENT, plastics, thoracic, transplant, and vascular surgery
• Support pediatric PACU patients including ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy and radical neck dissection
• Apply hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia and insulin protocols as needed
• Utilize pain assessment tools including RASS and PCA pump management
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Respond to malignant hyperthermia per protocol
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at a different rate within a 50 mile radius
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; requests after submission will not be accommodated
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated