Travel Nurse RN - PreOp​/PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

tnaa totalmed rn is seeking a travel nurse rn preop / pacu - post anesthesia care for a travel nursing job in ketchum, idaho.

• specialty:
  preop / pacu - post anesthesia care
• discipline:
  rn
• start date:
  01/19/2026
• duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• shift: 8 hours, days
• employment type:
  travel

pacu / perioperative care - acls,pals, bls required - 2 years of experience - experience or 'must have' skills: must have worked with phase 1, good general surgical recovery experience. Want travelers to
have 2 years of experience in pacu, will consider travelers with many years of inpatient nursing, in only 1 year in pacu. Open to
first time travelers. Ok with limited endo, will consider without c-section expereince.
common cases: ortho- total joints both ip and op, sports med, ortho trauma, general, gyn, c-sections, endoscopy, (occassional
plastics and neuro/ spinal). Peds- older peds for ortho trauma, some younger dental peds.

- phase 1 and phase 2?: yes, their travelers will be assigned to any of the following: pre-op, pacu (phase 1 and phase
2), pre-endo,
and post-endo areas.
- nurse:patient ratios: we follow the aspan guidelines.
-emr: epic
- charge nurse/house supervisor: we have charge nurses and an anm scheduled mon-fri. The charge nurse typically does not have an
assignment but often helps cover lunches or pitches in to help with efficiency as needed.
- are there nurse aids on this unit/ratios: yes we have 2 cna's m-f. They help cover huc, cna and room turnovers, however all rn's
are expected to learn how to clean/turnover their rooms and help with daily chores.
- rt equipment: rt available as needed.
- icu patients - do they recover in pacu: we do not have icu. If we have a patient who needs to be transferred to a higher level of
care or requires a vent, they are kept in the or/pacu with the anesthesia provider until transport arrives.
- rns read strips: yes.
- shifts & scheduling: we do not offer self scheduling. S
- weekend/call requirements: we are closed on nights and weekends. Call is 24 hours per day on the weekends. Call is from friday
at 6pm until monday kends are assigned on a rotation basis.
- holiday/call requirements: if there is a holiday during the contract the traveler may be assigned the holiday for call.

17-20 call shifts in an 8-week staff scheduling period. This will include 12-hour weeknight shifts and 24-hour weekend shifts.
- what is call response time: 30 min. All staff must remain within 30 min of the hospital when on-call.
- floating requirements: our travelers will be assigned to any of the following: pre-op, pacu (phase 1 and phase
2) pre-endo and
post-endo (would not be considered floating but an expectation to work these areas).
- scrub color/dress code: scrubs are provided.
- unit/department specific orientation: we pair travelers with a preceptor for unit specific orientation. Unit norms and system values
will be discussed during this time. 3-5 shifts of orientation.

must receive written notice from cliician that housing has been researched, approve of pay package, committed and understand assignment, and will sign offer within 24 hours

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totalmed is a top ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

totalmed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, prn, and permanent positions across the country in nursing and allied health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, totalmed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

• weekly pay
• guaranteed hours
• continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• sick pay
• wellness and fitness programs
• referral bonus
• employee assistance programs
• medical benefits
• dental benefits
• vision benefits
• benefits start day 1