Travel RN - PACU

Details op/PACU unit within an acute care hospital setting 18-bed unit comprised of 13 General OR and 5 Endo beds Shared position supporting Surgical and Endoscopy Preop and Recovery areas Staff rotate between Preop, PACU Phase 1, and PACU Phase 2 based on shift needs Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3 in Preop, 1:2 in Phase 1, and 1:1-3 in Phase 2 Common cases include General, Breast, Ortho, Urology, and OBGYN surgeries Day shift schedule with multiple start times between 0530 and 1300, working 10-12 hour shifts Set schedules created by management with no self-scheduling or block scheduling May be required to participate in call schedule for weeknights, weekends, and holidays with a 30-minute response time Occasional floating to other areas within the hospital may be required, though not typical ICU patients recover in PACU approximately once per month Uses Epic EMR system Requirements Active RN license (ID or compact) required BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required Minimum 1 year of experience required Must have both Preop and PACU experience Epic EMR experience required Must be able to read and identify EKG rhythm changes and life-threatening rhythms Must be willing to support all unit areas including endo care (endo procedure experience not required) First-time travelers are welcome to apply Additional Information Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, and pain management Staff assist with unit restocking and turnover between patients due to small unit size Charge nurse manages unit flow and does not typically take a patient assignment 2 nurse aides support the Preop area performing EKGs, blood draws, blood sugars, transfers, pregnancy tests, vitals, and bladder scanning No RT staff on unit; anesthesia oversees the area with RT available for assist as needed Scrubs are provided by the facility Unit-specific orientation includes 3 days with a preceptor, plus 1-2 days of general hospital orientation Described as a family-oriented department with a strong support system Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered Former permanent employees must have been separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for this travel assignment