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Travel RN - PACU

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring Epic EMR experience and combined Preop/PACU background.

op/PACU unit within an acute care hospital setting
18-bed unit comprised of 13 General OR and 5 Endo beds
Shared position supporting Surgical and Endoscopy Preop and Recovery areas
Staff rotate between Preop, PACU Phase 1, and PACU Phase 2 based on shift needs
Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:3 in Preop, 1:2 in Phase 1, and 1:1-3 in Phase 2
Common cases include General, Breast, Ortho, Urology, and OBGYN surgeries
Day shift schedule with multiple start times between 0530 and 1300, working 10-12 hour shifts
Set schedules created by management with no self-scheduling or block scheduling
May be required to participate in call schedule for weeknights, weekends, and holidays with a 30-minute response time
Occasional floating to other areas within the hospital may be required, though not typical
ICU patients recover in PACU approximately once per month
Uses Epic EMR system

Active RN license (ID or compact) required
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Minimum 1 year of experience required
Must have both Preop and PACU experience
Epic EMR experience required
Must be able to read and identify EKG rhythm changes and life-threatening rhythms
Must be willing to support all unit areas including endo care (endo procedure experience not required)
First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Responsibilities include preparing patients for surgery, post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, and pain management
Staff assist with unit restocking and turnover between patients due to small unit size
Charge nurse manages unit flow and does not typically take a patient assignment
2 nurse aides support the Preop area performing EKGs, blood draws, blood sugars, transfers, pregnancy tests, vitals, and bladder scanning
No RT staff on unit; anesthesia oversees the area with RT available for assist as needed
Scrubs are provided by the facility
Unit-specific orientation includes 3 days with a preceptor, plus 1-2 days of general hospital orientation
Described as a family-oriented department with a strong support system
Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; local candidates will not be considered
Former permanent employees must have been separated from the facility for at least one year before applying for this travel assignment