PACU Registered Nurse
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN with at least two years of current specialty experience and a NM or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within a hospital setting
• Cares for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia
• 12-hour varied shifts, 3 days per week, totaling 36 hours weekly
• Floating to other departments or local locations within a 20-mile radius required
• Uses Epic EMR, with on-site training available
• Assesses, plans, and provides direct post-anesthesia patient care in accordance with established protocols
• Coordinates care and communicates effectively with the healthcare team and patient families
• Supervises LPNs and assistive staff within the unit as needed
• No local candidates permitted; must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates with previous permanent employment at this health system must wait one year before being considered as a traveler
• First day orientation includes required competency testing
• Holiday coverage may be required according to unit needs

Requirements

• Active RN license in New Mexico or a compact state
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required from American Heart Association, American Health and Safety, or American Red Cross
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN) required
• Minimum of two years recent PACU RN experience
• At least one prior 13-week travel assignment completed
• Must pass Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia (BCA) testing during first week of assignment; failure after one retake leads to dismissal

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