Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Free parking

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position with critical care competencies for night shift. Mixed pediatric-to-geriatric surgical population; requires PALS, BLS, ACLS, and SD or Compact license.

The role includes PreOp-PACU coverage, various shift options, and travel accommodations. CNAs and anesthesia/CRNA teams provide support; first-time travelers welcome.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required.
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required.
• Night shift CCU/ICU experience with hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients.
• Epic EMR experience preferred; facility approval required if lacking.

Responsibilities

• Work in PreOp-PACU unit covering Pre-Op, PACU, Phase 2, Endoscopy prep/discharge.
• Cares for infants through geriatric patients undergoing ambulatory and acute procedures.
• RN-to-patient ratios: Pre-Op 1:2-3, PACU 1:1 or 1:2, Phase 2 1:2-4.
• Shift options include Days/Variable or Nights with specific hours.
• Provide pre-op preparation, intra-op recovery, and discharge care across units.
• Use Epic EMR and Omnicell; float as needed within scope.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Critical care

ICU experience

Ventilator management

Education

Accredited nursing education program

Tools

Epic EMR

Omnicell

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring critical care competencies for night shift and PALS certification for a mixed pediatric-to-geriatric surgical population.

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum of 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Night shift RNs must have critical care/ICU experience including hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients
• Epic EMR experience preferred; facility approval required if candidate lacks experience

Responsibilities

• Works in the PreOp-PACU unit, covering Pre-Op (24 beds), PACU (19 beds), Phase 2 recovery, and Endoscopy prep/discharge
• Cares for infants through geriatric patients undergoing ambulatory, elective, and acute/trauma procedures
• RN-to-patient ratios: Pre-Op 1:2-3, PACU 1:1 or 1:2, Phase 2 1:2-4, dependent on acuity and patient needs
• Shift options include Days/Variable (three 12-hour shifts between 0500-2300) or Nights (four 10-hour shifts, 2030-0700, scheduled consecutively)
• Night shift RNs must have critical care experience including ICU cases, hemodynamic drips, and ventilator management
• Variable shift RNs perform IV insertion, ventilator care, epidural/PCA setup, blood product administration, and moderate sedation monitoring
• Uses Epic EMR and Omnicell medication dispensing system
• Routine floating to PreOp, PACU, Endo prep/discharge, and Phase 2 within scope of practice
• Weekend call rotation required approximately every 4 weeks with 15-minute response time
• Weekday on-call shifts (2300-0700) required every 3-5 weeks, except for night shift RNs
• Required to work 2 holidays per year on a rotating basis
• Provide pre-op preparation, intra-op recovery, and discharge care across PACU, Pre-Op, Phase 2, and Endo units
• Support from CNAs, charge nurses, resource nurses, RT, hospitalists, and anesthesia/CRNA teams
• May assist with patient boarding if inpatient beds are unavailable
• One-week orientation rotating through PreOp, PACU, Phase 2, and Endo departments
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available in on-site garage
• No RTO approved during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Time off requests must be approved through the unit manager
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Facility is known for being traveler-friendly and frequently renews travel staff
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible

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-763786

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