Travel RN - Pediatric PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; 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 seeking a Registered Nurse for a PreOp position in the ambulatory/outpatient setting. CA RN license and BSN required, with prior pre-admission testing experience at a teaching hospital.

The role involves pre-op assessments, education, medication reconciliation, EKG, consent, and administration of sedation and MAC, with a 13-week assignment and 1:3 patient ratio. Will float within a 75+ mile radius to UCSF and other facilities.

Qualifications

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission.
• BSN required.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• 2 years of pre-admission testing/pre-op clinic experience required.
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-op assessments, education, and medication reconciliation.
• Conduct 12-lead EKG/ECG and consent processes.
• Administer and monitor sedation and MAC.
• Float to UCSF units within a 75+ mile radius as needed.
• Provide pre-op and post-op patient care in a teaching hospital setting.
• Discharge instructions and follow-up contact.

Skills

CA RN license

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

pre-admission testing

isolation precautions

IV therapy

pain assessment

lab value interpretation

airway assessment

medication reconciliation

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PreOp position requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and prior pre-admission testing experience at a teaching hospital.

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CAPA, CPAN, and NIHSS certifications preferred
• 2 years of pre-admission testing/pre-op clinic experience required, including clearing patients for surgery and medication hold knowledge
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Community hospital experience required
• Experience with preoperative admissions preferred
• PreOp/PACU and critical care experience preferred
• Skilled in respiratory and airway assessment
• Experience interpreting and communicating lab values
• Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• IV therapy/phlebotomy skills, including starting and maintaining IVs
• Pain assessment and management skills
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or proof of scheduled booster appointment prior to start date
• Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Ambulatory/outpatient PreOp and Pre-Admission Testing setting with Phase II Recovery and Pre-Post care
• Day shift schedule with variable start times (6:00a-2:30p, 7:00a-3:30p, or 8:00a-4:30p)
• 13-week assignment
• 1:3 patient ratio experience expected
• Uses Epic charting system
• Performs pre-op assessments, education, medication reconciliation, 12-lead EKG/ECG, and consent processes
• Administers and monitors conscious sedation, general anesthesia, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
• Performs straight urinary catheterization for male and female patients
• Must be willing and able to float to other UCSF units and facilities, including within a 75+ mile radius, as needed
• Provides comprehensive pre-op and post-op patient care within a teaching hospital environment
• Conducts pre-op education, discharge instructions, and follow-up phone calls
• Reviews patient history and physical in preparation for surgeryli>
• Administers emergency medications and monitors procedural sedation
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Candidates with prior University of California employment history must disclose dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested time off must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager prior to start; no time off permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Floating to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75+ mile radius may be required if job specifications 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-771133

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