Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

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 summary

American Traveler, LLC is seeking an experienced PACU RN with CA license to provide perianesthesia care in a Same Day Surgery/PACU setting, with floating between phases. The role requires strong cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, neuro monitoring, and IV therapy, plus the ability to work a 4x10 hour day shift and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Candidates must hold active CA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and be comfortable with PACU tasks across Phase I/II, with

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license is required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred.
• Minimum 2 years RN experience required.
• Charge nurse experience preferred.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care.
• Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents.
• Experience with neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP monitoring.
• Experience caring for ventilated patients.
• Familiarity with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, conscious sedation, and post-epidural management.
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS.
• Experience with surgical specialties including bariatrics, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular cases.
• Charting system experience required (any system).
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Float between PACU Phase I and Phase II; Same Day Surgery and PreOp patients.
• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio.
• Work day shift with 4x10 hour shifts; start times between 7:00am-10:00am.
• Occasional on-call shifts as needed.
• Serve as primary nurse from admission to discharge and coordinate care.
• Conduct ongoing assessments and develop care plans with physicians.
• Act as liaison between nursing and medical staff to coordinate patient care.
• Respond to emergencies with calm, efficient clinical judgment.
• Document assessments, care plans, and outcomes in the chart.
• Local candidates at local rate; travelers at travel rate; 1 year separation for rehires.

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS preferred

2 years RN experience

Charge nurse experience

Cardiac monitoring

IV therapy

Central line care

Neurological monitoring

Ventilated patient care

Anesthesia types familiarity

PCA/epidural knowledge

Charting systems experience

Tools

Charting software

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with a CA license to provide perianesthesia care in a Same Day Surgery/PACU setting requiring floating between phases.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care
• Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Experience with neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Experience caring for ventilated patients
• Familiarity with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, conscious sedation, and post-epidural management
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Experience with surgical specialties including bariatrics, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular cases
• Charting system experience required (any system)
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in PACU and Same Day Surgery units, floating between Phase I and Phase II areas
• Patient population includes Same Day Surgery and PreOp patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule with 4x10 hour shifts, variable start times between 7:00am-10:00am
• Occasional on-call shifts required as needed
• Serve as the patient's primary nurse, managing overall nursing care from admission to discharge
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with physicians and other disciplines
• Act as liaison between nursing and medical staff to coordinate collaborative patient care
• Respond to medical and environmental emergencies with calm, efficient clinical judgment
• Document and communicate patient assessments, care plans, and outcomes with the healthcare team
• Accepts local candidates at the local rate
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius to qualify for the travel rate
• Returning staff or travelers must have a separation period of at least 1 year to be eligible
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage includes New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• Re-orientation only required if separated 6+ months since last shift and prior orientation was completed at this facility
• First-time travelers not considered for this role

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-783310

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