Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-bay South PACU unit requiring at least 2 years of critical care, ED, or PACU experience and Epic proficiency.

• Active RN license required
• Active OR license required for submission
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA Traditional only, RQI not accepted)
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Adult or Peds Critical Care, ICU, high-acuity ED, or PACU required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, and post-epidural management
• Experience with PCA pump management, RASS, and pain assessment/management
• Proof of COVID vaccination required with no exemptions accepted
• Two manager or supervisor references from within the last 24 months required (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Clean background check required with no exceptions for prior background or license issues
• Relias exam score of 85% or higher required

• Work in a 38-bay South PACU unit providing 24/7 perianesthesia care
• Care for adult and some pediatric patients across Ambulatory, Acute Care, and Critical Care populations
• Prepare patients for surgery/procedures and recover them post-anesthesia before transition to inpatient or discharge
• Variable day/evening shifts with potential for some night shifts, shift will remain consistent for scheduled period
• Potential start times include 0530, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, and 1900
• Call required to support nights, weekends, and holidays
• May float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals per unit needs
• Provide perianesthesia nursing care including pre-op preparation and post-anesthesia recovery for a variety of surgical cases such as bariatric, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular
• Administer medications including IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Follow Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol when applicable
• Refusal to float as requested may result in contract cancellation
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• RTO must be submitted upfront and should not exceed 2 weeks
• Former OHSU employees or travelers must be separated for 6 or more months before returning, and must provide a reference from their previous OHSU manager
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs

Job : P-770135

Open Positions: 2