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Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a WI or compact RN license and at least 3 years of recent PACU experience.
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Work in the Day Surgery Center of a Level IV Trauma Center with a Level III NICU and Primary Stroke Center designation
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36-bed unit caring primarily adult surgical patients with occasional pediatric cases
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Perform pre-op and Phase II recovery care (no Phase I) for ortho, urology, hysterectomy, IR, imaging, and tubal ligation patients
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Patient ratios are 1:2-3 in pre-op and 1:4 in Phase II Recovery
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Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Pyxis medication dispensing system
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8-hour evening shift from noon to 8:30 PM, 40 hours per week
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No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
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Floating limited to GI unit for pre/post care only, no intraprocedural floating
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Active WI or compact RN license required
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Minimum 3 years of PACU experience required
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Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
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Pre-op and Phase II recovery experience required
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IV start proficiency and experience assisting with nerve blocks required
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IR pre/post and GI pre/post experience preferred
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EPIC EMR experience preferred
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Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
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Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration
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Provide pre-operative assessment and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients
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Unit support includes a CNA in each area, HUC coverage days and nights, a charge nurse who takes an assignment, resource nurse, and 24/7 RT and hospitalist coverage
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Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus one day of unit-specific orientation
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Schedule is built in 6-week increments and typically distributed about one month in advance
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Unit is closed on major holidays but open on holiday eves and the day after
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Any color or procedural scrubs are acceptable
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Free parking is available in the East parking structure on the 3rd floor or higher
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First-time travelers considered if they have more than 3 years of experience prior to traveling, subject to manager approval
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Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
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Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for travel assignments
