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Travel RN - PACUAmerican Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - PACU with a CA RN license and 2+ years of PACU experience for a 13-week assignment. Details:12-bed PACU unit utilizing 4-6 bays for phase 1 recovery of general surgery and procedural patients receiving general anesthesia and deep sedation Float to periop as needed for pre-procedure and phase 2 recovery of moderate sedation patients for Interventional Radiology, GI, and Surgery Responsible for admission and discharge of same-day procedure patients Patient ratio of 1:2Shift schedule includes Day (5x8, 7:00-15:30) and Evening (5x8, 15:00-23:00) with variable start times of 0700-1500On-call and weekend coverage required as needed Uses Epic charting system
Requirements:
  • Active CA RN license required
  • Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
  • Previous charge nurse experience required
  • Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALSCCRN and TNCC certifications preferred
  • Epic charting system experience required
  • Teaching hospital, Level I, and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred2 supervisor references obtained within the past year required
Additional Information:
  • Provide phase 1 and phase 2 post-anesthesia recovery care for general surgery, procedural, GI, and Interventional Radiology patients
  • Perform pre-op assessments, admissions, and discharges for same-day procedure patients
  • Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day, with holidays running from 7:00 PM the night before through 7:00 AM the day after
  • Only 1 holiday RTO request approved per contract
  • Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract
  • Returning staff must be separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
  • Candidates must live within a 50-mile radius for local rate eligibility
  • Local candidates accepted at local rate

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Senior

Location

Castro Valley, CA

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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