Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.

Portsmouth (NH)

On-site

USD 69,000 - 96,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week rotating assignment in New Hampshire. An active NH or compact license and PACU Level II experience are required.

The nurse will provide recovery care for a pediatric-to-adult population in a 10-bay PACU and work on both day and night shifts with on-call obligations. Responsibilities include handling diverse cases from lumpectomies to open heart procedures, maintaining CPAN-guided patient ratios, and collaborating with a team of 13 RNs.

Qualifications

Active NH RN license or compact license required at time of consideration
Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting
PACU Level II experience required
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
ICU, ER, or CPAN experience preferred
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

Work in a 10-bay PACU recovery room caring for a pediatric-to-adult patient population
Care for cases ranging from lumpectomies to open heart surgery, including trauma
Day shift staffing varies from 6-8 RNs depending on surgical case volume
Night shift with 24-hour call coverage and defined weekend coverage
Call requires a 30-minute response time and being ready to accept a patient
On-call schedule includes weekly Monday-Thursday calls, some Fridays, and two 24-hour weekends
Unit self-schedules with nurse leader adjusting staff as needed
Floating to Endo and SDC as needed
Uses GE monitors, Stryker and Hillrom beds, and Expanse EMR
Patient ratios follow CPAN guidelines

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week rotating assignment requiring an active NH or compact license and prior PACU Level II experience.

Requirements

Active NH RN license or compact license required at time of consideration
Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting required
PACU and PACU Pediatric experience at Level II or higher required
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
ICU, ER, or CPAN experience preferred
No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration

Responsibilities

Work in a 10-bay PACU recovery room caring for a pediatric-to-adult patient population
Cases range from lumpectomies, tubes, and tonsillectomies to open heart surgery, including trauma
Day shift staffing varies from 6-8 RNs depending on surgical case volume
Night shift involves 24-hour call coverage beginning at 9:30pm-7:30am Monday-Friday, with full 24-hour coverage Saturday and Sunday
Call requires a 30-minute response time, dressed and ready to accept a patient
On-call frequency is once a week Monday-Thursday, one Friday every five weeks, and two 24-hour weekend shifts within a five-week schedule
Unit self-schedules with the nurse leader adjusting staff as needed
Floating to Endo and SDC as needed
Uses GE patient monitors, Stryker and Hillrom beds
Uses Expanse EMR
Patient ratios follow CPAN guidelines
Rotating shift schedule from 7:00AM-7:00PM
Provide recovery and post-anesthesia care to a pediatric-to-adult patient population across a wide range of surgical cases
Team of 13 RNs supporting the unit
Hospital-provided scrubs
Best fit for upbeat, flexible, compassionate, patient-focused team players willing to help as needed
Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted