Travel RN - PACU

Job Details

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 2 years of PACU or ICU experience and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Work in the PACU of a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
High acuity patient population age 12 and older in a fast-paced environment
Receives patients from varied areas post-procedure after sedation, both outpatient and inpatient
Unstable ICU patients admitted directly to the unit
Performs specialized procedures including TEE, cardioversion, epidural block placement, and lumbar injections
Patient ratio of 1:2
Uses Epic charting system
Day shift, 4x10 hours (5:30am-4:00pm), including Saturdays with variable days off
Weekend requirement unless otherwise posted
On-call responsibilities required
Floating within hospital required; no floating to sister hospitals
No block scheduling accommodations unless otherwise specified

Active WA RN license or compact license required
Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; CCRN and CPI preferred
Minimum 2 years of PACU experience, or 2 years of ICU experience (CVICU or SICU) from a Level II Trauma facility or larger with willingness to train into PACU
Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
Epic charting experience required
Relias EKG certification required
Strong ICU or PACU experience required for first-time traveler consideration

Provide post-anesthesia care to a high acuity surgical patient population
Prior UW staff must have a minimum 18-month separation before returning as a traveler
RTO should be kept to a minimum and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks or orientation week
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
First-time travelers considered with strong ICU or PACU experience
COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
Scrubs provided for OR personnel; any color accepted