Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; 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

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-bay South PACU unit in Oregon. Requires at least 2 years of critical care, ED, or PACU experience and Epic proficiency. Active RN license and OR license required for submission.

Expect 24/7 perianesthesia care across adult and some pediatric patients, with variable start times and on-call requirements. Transportation to affiliate hospitals and travel staffing arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Active OR license required for submission.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA Traditional only, RQI not accepted).
• CCRN certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Adult or Peds Critical Care, ICU, high-acuity ED, or PACU required.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred.
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration.
• Experience with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, and post-epidural management.
• Experience with PCA pump management, RASS, and pain assessment/management.
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exemptions accepted.
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references not accepted).
• Clean background check required with no exceptions for prior background or license issues.
• Relias exam score of 85% or higher required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 38-bay South PACU unit providing 24/7 perianesthesia care.
• Care for adult and some pediatric patients across Ambulatory, Acute Care, and Critical Care populations.
• Prepare patients for surgery/procedures and recover them post-anesthesia before transition to inpatient or discharge.
• Variable day/evening shifts with potential for some night shifts, shift will remain consistent for scheduled period.
• Potential start times include 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1900.
• Call required to support nights, weekends, and holidays.
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs.
• Provide perianesthesia nursing care including pre-op preparation and post-anesthesia recovery for a variety of surgical cases such as bariatric, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular.
• Administer medications including IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents.
• Follow Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol when applicable.
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation.
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction.
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks.
• Former OHSU employees or travelers must be separated for 6 or more months before returning, and must provide a reference from their previous OHSU manager.
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met.

Skills

Critical care

Epic proficiency

Cardiac monitoring

Arterial line management

Dysrhythmia recognition

IV therapy

Central line care

Blood product administration

PCA pump management

RASS & pain assessment

Education

RN license

OR license

BLS & ACLS certifications

CCRN preferred

Tools

Epic

Relias

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-bay South PACU unit requiring at least 2 years of critical care, ED, or PACU experience and Epic proficiency.

Requirements

• Active RN license required
• Active OR license required for submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA Traditional only, RQI not accepted)
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Adult or Peds Critical Care, ICU, high-acuity ED, or PACU required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, and post-epidural management
• Experience with PCA pump management, RASS, and pain assessment/management
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Clean background check required with no exceptions for prior background or license issues
• Relias exam score of 85% or higher required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 38-bay South PACU unit providing 24/7 perianesthesia care
• Care for adult and some pediatric patients across Ambulatory, Acute Care, and Critical Care populations
• Prepare patients for surgery/procedures and recover them post-anesthesia before transition to inpatient or discharge
• Variable day/evening shifts with potential for some night shifts, shift will remain consistent for scheduled period
• Potential start times include 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1900
• Call required to support nights, weekends, and holidays
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Provide perianesthesia nursing care including pre-op preparation and post-anesthesia recovery for a variety of surgical cases such as bariatric, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular
• Administer medications including IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Follow Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol when applicable
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks
• Former OHSU employees or travelers must be separated for 6 or more months before returning, and must provide a reference from their previous OHSU manager
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job ID: P-770135

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