Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Day 1 Medical Coverage

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pre/Post-Op position in Iowa. Requires 12 months pre/post-op or SDS/PACU experience, and prior travel nursing experience in the specialty.

Active IA RN license or compact license along with current BLS and EPIC EMR experience are required; pediatric care experience is also needed. Ambulatory Surgery unit, 40-hour weeks, no call or weekend requirements.

Qualifications

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC).
• Minimum of 12 months pre/post-op or same day surgery experience required.
• At least 1 prior travel contract in pre/post-op, SDS, or PACU within the previous 15 months required.
• Past UnityPoint Health employees restricted from travel assignments within UPH markets in 12 months of separation.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Ambulatory Surgery/Surgery unit within a hospital setting.
• 28-bed unit with a 1:3 patient ratio.
• Adult and pediatric population, inpatient and outpatient.

Skills

Pre/Post-Op experience

Travel nursing

BLS certified

Pediatric care experience

IA license or compact license

EPIC EMR experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pre/Post-Op position requiring at least 12 months of pre/post-op or same day surgery experience and prior travel experience in this specialty.

Requirements

• Active IA RN license or compact/multistate license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Minimum of 12 months pre/post-op or same day surgery experience required
• At least 1 prior travel contract in pre/post-op, SDS, or PACU within the previous 15 months required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Current or recent pediatric care experience required
• Hospital, medical center, same day surgery, or outpatient surgery facility experience accepted
• 24 months of current surgery, pre/post-op, same day surgery, or PACU/post anesthesia care experience required on resume
• Skills checklist specific to surgery, pre/post-op, or same day surgery discipline required
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
• Driver's license required for documentation purposes

Responsibilities

• Work in the Ambulatory Surgery/Surgery unit within a hospital setting
• 28-bed unit with a 1:3 patient ratio
• Adult and pediatric population, both inpatient and outpatient
• Common surgery types include myringotomy, tonsillectomy, septoplasty, orthopedic procedures (total knee, hip, shoulder arthroplasty), hysterectomy, thoracotomy, gastric bypass, ureteroscopy, AAA repair, breast reconstruction, and general surgery (chole, appendectomy)
• Primarily post-op/Phase II recovery duties with some pre-op responsibilities as needed
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with flexible start times between 0900-1100, 40 hrs/week
• No call requirements
• No weekend requirements
• Provide post-operative and Phase II recovery nursing care with some pre-operative support as needed
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• Holiday rotation required, working 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• No first-time travelers considered for this role
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Past UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are restricted from working travel assignments in other UPH markets within 12 months of separation

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-763285

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