Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel reimbursements

Insurance on day 1

Free CEUs

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Per diem

Rewards program

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a skilled PACU RN to join a Level II Trauma Center in Bangor, ME. You will prep cardiac and general surgical patients with pre-op experience and Maine or compact RN licensure.

The travel role runs 0530–1500 with rotating days off and on-call shifts. Cerner or Epic EMR experience is required, as is BLS/ACLS/PALS and a current state license. 2+ years pre-op experience, critical patient handling, and 1:1/1:2 patient care are expected.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Minimum 2 years pre-op experience
• PACU or ICU experience considered for pre-oping/critical patients
• Competence with bedside procedures (blocks, central lines, femoral sheath)
• Experience administering moderate sedation (versed/fentanyl)
• Proficient IV starts and blood draws
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience
• Flu vaccination required for clearance

Responsibilities

• Prep cardiac and general surgical patients in PACU/pre-op unit
• Maintain patient ratios: 1:1 for cardiac pre-op, 1:2 (often 1:3) for general pre-op
• Coordinate with anesthesia and act as liaison between OR and outside needs
• Utilize Cerner or Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell, and Vocera devices
• Work 0530–1500 with rotating days off; on-call requirements
• Float to general pre-op when not busy with cardiac cases
• On-call: 1 weeknight/week and 1 weekend/month with 30-minute response
• No CNAs in cardiac pre-op; CRNAs used for general cases
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital-wide and 2–3 days unit-specific training
• Schedule and call schedule provided 2 weeks in advance

Skills

RN license

BLS/ACLS/PALS

Pre-op experience

PACU/ICU experience optional

Bedside procedures

Sedation administration

IV starts / large bore

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

EMR Cerner/EPIC

Vaccination requirement

Tools

Cerner EMR

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level II Trauma Center, prepping cardiac and general surgical patients with required pre-op experience and ME or compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maine or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of pre-op experience required; PACU or ICU experience also considered if comfortable pre-oping and handling critical patients
• Must be skilled in assisting with bedside procedures including blocks, central line placements, and femoral sheath placements
• Experience administering moderate sedation (versed/fentanyl, no propofol)
• Proficient in starting large bore IVs and drawing blood with IV starts
• Cardiac rhythm interpretation skills required
• Experience preparing cardiac drips, pressors, insulin, heparin, and electrolyte solutions
• Cerner or Epic EMR experience required
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start, with medical exemptions only accepted upon review

Responsibilities

• Work in the Recovery Room/Pre-op unit of a Level II Trauma Center with 411 beds
• Unit includes 2 cardiac-only induction bays and 20 pre-op bays, averaging 60 patients per day
• Primary focus is prepping cardiac surgical patients (CABGs, valve replacements, ascending aorta); no TAVRs, EVARs, or thoracic cases
• Also pre-ops surgical patients across Trauma, Ortho, GYN, GI, Urology, Thoracic, Neuro, Endo, Peds, and adult populations
• Patient ratio is 1:1 for cardiac pre-op and 1:2 (rarely 1:3) for general pre-op
• Acts as liaison/circulator between anesthesia in the OR and needs outside the OR
• Uses Cerner or Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Vocera communication devices
• Shift is 0530-1500 with a rotating day off each week; block scheduling requests may be considered
• Floats to general pre-op when not busy with cardiac cases, but not to recovery or PACU
• On-call required for cardiac cases: 1 weeknight per week (1500-0530) and 1 weekend per month (Friday 1500-Monday 0530), with a 30-minute response time
• Weekend rotation is call only
• Prepares cardiac and general surgical patients for procedures and serves as liaison between OR anesthesia and outside needs
• Supported by Pre-op and PACU Charge RN, Manager/Supervisor, 24/7 Phlebotomy, Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage
• No CNA support for cardiac pre-op area, though 1-2 CNAs support general pre-op
• No CRNAs used for cardiac cases (anesthesiologists only); CRNAs utilized for general cases
• Orientation includes 2 days of hospital-wide orientation and 2-3 days of unit-specific orientation
• Schedule and call schedule are created in 4-week increments and provided 2 weeks in advance
• Could be required to work on-call during some holidays as outlined in contract
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved
• Scrubs are provided; candidates must bring their own lock if desired for a locker
• Free parking is available on-site
• First-time travelers will be considered as long as they have pre-op experience
• Candidates must not have prior permanent employment at any Northern Light Health Hospital
• Permanent residence must be located 100+ miles South/Southwest of the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-777370

Open Positions: 1