Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 158,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Day 1 benefits

401k with match

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a night shift PACU RN with at least 3 years of PACU experience and Trauma Level 1 background to support cardiac cath, EP, and TAVR patients in Maine. The unit includes 40 pre/post beds, 9 overnight bays, and a 23-hour short stay with rotating call and weekend requirements.

Responsibilities include perioperative PACU duties, telemetry, and TREM equipment support. Licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and travel experience are required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (ME or Compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU experience required.
• Prior ICU experience required.
• Trauma Level 1 experience required.
• Prior travel nursing experience required.
• Experience with pre/post procedure care for TEE, CV, Cath, and EP or OR procedures.
• Experience with cardiac drips, IVs, tele monitoring, Phase 1 care, groin management, and EKGs required.
• Ability to read tele strips required.
• Driver's license required for consideration.
• Two professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Periop Pre-Post PACU unit supporting Cardiac Cath, EP, and TAVR procedures.
• Support 40-bed pre/post unit with 23-hour short stay and 9 overnight bays.
• Maintain patient ratios of 2:1 for Phase 1 Care and up to 3-4 for 23-hour stay.
• Provide night shift coverage 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Float to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU within 25-mile float policy.

Skills

Active RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

3+ years PACU experience

Trauma Level 1 experience

Travel nursing experience

ICU experience

Cardiac cath/EP/TAVR patient care

Tele monitoring

Education

RN licensure

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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Description

American Traveler is seeking a night shift PACU RN with at least 3 years of recent PACU experience and Trauma Level 1 background to support cardiac cath, EP, and TAVR patients.

Details

• Work in the Periop Pre-Post PACU unit supporting Cardiac Cath, EP, and TAVR procedures
• Unit has 40 pre/post beds and 9 overnight bays with embedded 23-hour short stay
• Patient ratios of 2:1 for Phase 1 Care, up to 3-4 for 23-hour stay patients
• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required (Saturday days scheduled)
• Rotating call requirements
• Float required to Bramhall PACU, IMC, and ICU as needed within a 25-mile float policy
• Uses IV pumps, PCAs, epidurals, A-lines, tele monitoring, and TEE/CV equipment
• Epic EMR used

48 hrs/wk

ASAP

26 weeks

1 Opening

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Requirements

• Active RN license (ME or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU experience required
• Prior ICU experience required
• Trauma Level 1 experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with pre/post procedure care for TEE, CV, Cath, and EP or OR procedures
• Experience with cardiac drips, IVs, tele monitoring, Phase 1 care, groin management, and EKGs required
• Ability to read tele strips required
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required

Additional Information

• Support overnight population for MFT 1 with opportunity to float to Main PACU
• Care for Cath/EP/TEE Cardioversion and OR procedure patients including pre/post vascular, robotic TAVRs, and pediatric caths
• Team player with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude preferred
• Any color scrubs accepted, must be fragrance-free
• Artificial nails and cell phone use on the unit are prohibited
• Candidates residing within 90 miles of any MaineHealth facility are considered local, with local candidates not eligible for renewals or extensions
• RTO should be minimal, with 3-4 days considered reasonable for a 13-week contract
• Candidates who have worked at any MaineHealth facility within the past 12 months must disclose this information

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$3,213/wk

Assignment Total (26 Weeks)

$83,539

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$167,078

Weekly Wages

$1,939/wk

Regular Hours

$35.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,400

OT Hours

$67.38 x 8 hours/wk = $539

Weekly Stipends

$1,274/wk

Lodging

$114.00 x 7 days = $798

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$3,213/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $3,044 - $3,213. The $3,213 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

Job ID: P-753706

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