PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring at least 1.5 years of experience and certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Work in the PreOp-PACU unit of a hospital
• The unit includes 24 Pre-Op/Phase 2 beds and 19 PACU beds
• Care for patients ranging from infants to geriatrics, including ambulatory, elective, trauma, and acute care cases
• Patient ratios vary: Pre-Op 1:2-3, PACU 1:1 or 1:2, Phase 2 1:2-4, depending on acuity and patient needs
• Supportive team with CNAs, charge nurses, phlebotomy/lab support, IV/VAT team, resource nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and anesthesia/CRNA
• Use of Epic for charting; Omnicell for medication management
• Orientation includes a weeklong introduction with one day in each department (PreOp, PACU, Phase II, Endo)
• 12-hour variable shifts (days: varies between 0500-2300 or nights: 1830-0700 with three consecutive shifts for nights)
• Floating may be required within PreOp, PACU, Endo prep and discharge, and Phase 2 according to scope of practice
• Weekend and call rotation required: weekend call every three weeks; response time is 15 minutes with sleep room options
• Holiday coverage required as part of rotated on-call teams (approx. 2 holidays per year)
• Provide pre-op, PACU, and Phase II recovery care for a diverse patient population
• Assist with prepping and discharging endoscopy patients, but not intra-op endo cases
• Must be prepared to assist with patient boarding in the event of high hospital census
• Team includes ample support staff and resources for patient care
• All nurses are expected to manage their own lab draws with phlebotomist support available
• Scrub color is navy blue
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• No RTO will be considered during the first 3 weeks of August annually
• Facility is known to be traveler-friendly and offers renewal opportunities

Requirements

• Active RN license in South Dakota or Compact state
• Completion of a board-approved nursing program
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Critical care experience and competency with ICU cases, including hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients, required for night shift RNs
• Competency in IV insertion, ventilator care, epidural/PCA set up, blood product transfusions, and moderate sedation administration preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred; approval required if lacking Epic experience
• Comfort with pre-op, recovery, discharge, and caring for boarded patients if census is full
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Must not reside within 100 miles of the facility location

Benefits

• 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