Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay/bonuses

Insurance Day 1

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free CEUs

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a qualified PACU RN for a Level I trauma center in Illinois. The travel role requires active IL RN license, 2+ years of critical care, and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities include PACU care in a 23-room unit, night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, on-call up to 30 hours every 6 weeks, and no weekend shifts. Local candidates accepted; first-time travelers are not accepted.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Prior travel nursing experience
• Experience with Level I Trauma Center and PACU
• Cerner charting experience
• Experience with bariatric cases and arterial line management

Responsibilities

• Work in a 23-room PACU unit with an average daily census of 50
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• On-call requirement of up to 30 hours per 6 weeks
• No weekend requirement
• Floating required within scope
• Deliver comprehensive perianesthesia care across surgical specialties
• Floating to other hospital units or nearby facilities
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Housing arrangements to be secured promptly

Skills

Critical care

Travel nursing

ACLS

BLS

PALS

Il RN license

Perioperative care

Education

IL RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I trauma center requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Required work setting experience: Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery
• Required experience with bariatric cases including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and lap band
• Required cardiac monitoring skills including arterial line management, CVP, and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Required surgery case experience across Bariatrics, Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, General, Gyn, Neuro, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total Joints, Plastics, Podiatry, Robotics, and Urology
• Required neurological case experience including craniotomy, spine surgery, EVD, ICP monitoring, and stroke scale
• Required respiratory skills including airway assessment, ventilator care, chest tube management, and extubation
• Required IV therapy/phlebotomy skills including central line and PICC line care, port access, and blood product administration
• Required medication administration experience including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, and narcotics
• Required experience with various anesthesia types including general, spinal, epidural, and nerve blocks
• Required pre/post-operative care skills including wound vac management and urinary catheterization
• Cerner charting system experience required

Responsibilities

• Work in a 23-room PACU unit with an average daily census of 50
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 18:45-07:15)
• On-call requirement of up to 30 hours per 6 weeks
• No weekend requirement
• No floating required within scope
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Deliver comprehensive perianesthesia care across a wide range of surgical specialties within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital
• Scrubs provided for this role
• Floating required to other hospital units or nearby affiliate facilities
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO limited to approximately 5 non-holiday days
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Previous PERM or PRN employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidates should be prepared to secure housing promptly, as availability in the area is limited

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-772274

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