RN - Perioperative

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Perioperative Care

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 8 or 10 Hour Days

Hours per Shift: 8 hours or 10 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience

License: Active Nursing License

Certifications: BLS, PALS, ACLS

Must-Have:

Must have worked in Phase 1 recovery.

Good general surgical recovery experience.
2 years of experience in PACU preferred, but may consider those with extensive inpatient nursing experience and 1 year in PACU.Open to first-time travelers.

Description:

The unit consists of 14 beds, including 3 PACU bays and 11 interchangeable bays for pre-op and post-op care.

Travelers will be assigned to areas such as pre-op, PACU (Phase 1 and Phase
2), pre-Endoscopy, and post-Endoscopy.

Nurse-to-Patient ratios are maintained according to established guidelines.

Common cases include orthopedic surgeries, general surgeries, gynecological surgeries, cesarean sections, and endoscopic procedures.

Older pediatric patients for orthopedic trauma and some younger dental pediatric patients may be present.

Charge nurses and an Assistant Nurse Manager are scheduled during weekdays, with charge nurses assisting in maintaining unit efficiency.

Certified Nursing Assistants will support throughout the week, and all RNs are expected to assist with room clean-up and turnovers.

Respiratory therapy is available when necessary.

Patients who require higher-level care will remain in PACU with the anesthesia provider until transportation is arranged.

Registered Nurses will monitor cardiac rhythms.

Self-scheduling is not available; start times are between 6 AM and 8 AM.Weekend call is assigned on a rotating basis and includes 24-hour coverage from Friday evening to Monday morning.

Call response time is expected to be within 30 minutes.

Travelers may float within designated areas including pre-op and PACU as needed.

Scrubs are provided by the facility.

Travelers will undergo unit-specific orientation with designated preceptors over several shifts.

This facility has a 50-mile radius rule for staffing.