Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursement

Licensure reimbursement

CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC is hiring a PACU RN with a California license and 2–3 years of PACU/critical care experience, including both adult and pediatric patients, to join our hospital-based team. This travel-friendly position requires ADN, active California RN license, BLS/ACLS/PALS, pre-op experience, airway management skills, IV therapy, and proficient post-anesthesia care documentation.

Shifts: 3x12 with 1 call shift weekly; start times 0600–1030. Open position: 1.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required.
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• ADN degree required.
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• BLS, ACLS & PALS certifications required.
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• 2–3 years PACU/critical care with adult & pediatric patients.
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• Pre-op experience required.
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• Proficiency in monitoring vitals, consciousness level, and pain management.
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• IV start and management, fluid/med administration.
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• EHR documentation accuracy needed.

Responsibilities

• Post-anesthesia monitoring and airway management in PACU.
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• Administer and titrate medications including pain control and reversal agents.
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• Work across Pedi PACU, Phase I and Phase II, in a main hospital PACU setting.
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• Handle IV therapy and accurate documentation; maintain patient safety.

Skills

CA RN license

PACU experience

Pediatric care

Adult care

Airway management

IV therapy

Post-anesthesia care

EHR/documentation

Vital signs monitoring

ADN

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with a CA license and 2-3 years of PACU/critical care experience, including both adult and pediatric patients.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand
• ADN required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• 2-3 years of PACU/critical care experience with adult and pediatric populations required
• Pre-op experience required
• Proficiency in monitoring vital signs, level of consciousness, and post-anesthesia pain management
• Skilled in administering and titrating medications, including pain management and anesthesia reversal agents
• Ability to recognize and respond to airway complications
• Competent in starting and managing IV lines, including fluid and medication administration
• EHR proficiency and accurate documentation skills required

Responsibilities

• Main Hospital PACU setting
• 3 scheduled shifts plus 1 call shift per week (4 total)
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, start times vary from 0730 to 1030
• Pre-op coverage may require start times as early as 0600
• Call requires ability to report to PACU within 30 minutes
• Cares for patients recovering from major surgeries including general, vascular, neuro, orthopedic, and trauma procedures
• Works across Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery settings
• Responsibilities include post-anesthesia monitoring, airway management, medication administration, and IV therapy
• Strict facility dress code: no facial hair, no acrylic nails, no unnatural hair colors, all tattoos covered, no visible body piercings other than earrings, no facial or nose rings, earrings must not extend beyond earlobe or be hoops
• Orientation includes facility modules averaging 3-6 hours depending on specialty
• COVID vaccination status required for consideration
• Local candidates accepted at standard bill rate
• Previous staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers not specifically excluded but travel experience not required

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-772707

Open Positions: 1