Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a day-shift hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of current PACU experience and a Colorado or compact RN license.

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of current PACU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Knowledge of PT/OT instructions for joint patients preferred
• Comfortable with bedside teaching preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Work in a 17-bay PACU/Pre-Op unit with 4 ORs within a hospital setting
• Caseload is approximately 80% orthopedic and 20% general surgery procedures
• Procedures include total joints, sports medicine, foot/ankle, podiatry, hand and nerve cases, hernias, lap appendectomy, lap cholecystectomy, and breast cases with some plastic reconstruction
• Patient ratios are 1:2 in Pre-Op, 1:1 in PACU Phase 1, and 2:2 in PACU Phase 2
• Uses stretchers, blood glucose monitors, patient monitors, BP equipment, and Pyxis machines
• Documentation performed in Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Call requirement of 1-2 shifts per week (minimum
  1), Monday through Thursday from
• May be asked to assist with partial weekend call coverage if the weekend RN is off during the quarter
• Provide perianesthesia nursing care to a predominantly orthopedic surgical population
• Work alongside an experienced, dedicated nursing and anesthesia team with strong department morale
• Collaborate with floor nurses for patient admissions
• Facility is approximately 5 years old with modern, clean surroundings
• Holiday call coverage is shared among the team; all holidays are currently covered by staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Team players with flexibility, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic are ideal fits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job : P-772206

Open Positions: 2