Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level II Trauma Center with 2+ years of PACU experience and a TX or compact RN license required.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of an inpatient hospital setting
• Level II Trauma Center environment caring for post-surgical and recovery patients
• Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery care
• Cases include neuro/spine, cardiac, ortho, vascular, GI, GU, ENT, plastics, bariatrics, and gynecological surgeries
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours (10:30-21:00) with a rotating day off
• No call requirements

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required, in hand before start
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• NIHSS and Nursys documentation required for consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skills in airway assessment, ventilated patient care, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience with pre/post-operative care, discharge instructions, and medication reconciliation preferred
• Two supervisor references from within the last 3 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide recovery care for patients following a wide range of surgical procedures including cardiac, neuro, ortho, and vascular cases
• Responsible for airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and pain management in the immediate post-anesthesia period
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates not accepted
• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screening, including marijuana testing, with any positive result resulting in automatic cancellation
• Candidates should avoid substances including CBD products that could affect drug screening results
• Must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or provide a completion plan
• Orientation includes online modules, averaging 2-3 hours, completed during the first 16 hours
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply