PACU Registered Nurse
Melbourne, FL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level II Trauma Center with on-call requirements and expertise in neurological and cardiovascular care.

Responsibilities

• Work in the PACU of an acute care hospital setting
• Rotates to phase II PACU outpatient discharge as needed
• Patient ratio is 1:2
• Variable day shift start times with typical shifts from 9:00 am to 7:30 pm
• On-call required: Monday-Friday 11pm-7am, weekends 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am, with 4-6 night calls in 6 weeks and call approximately 1 weekend per month
• Floating required to all four hospitals within the system, though travelers will have a home base
• Weekend requirement is every other weekend or a total of 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Uses SCM documentation system
• Expected to provide direct patient care and assist with outpatient discharge processes in phase II PACU
• Staff must wait one year after previous employment at this health system before being considered for another contracted position
• Dress code is any solid color scrubs, matching top and bottom with no logos or prints
• Parking is free and provided with a decal at orientation
• Block scheduling requests may be considered pending manager approval
• All requested time off must be finalized and submitted at the time of application; no additional time off requests accepted after offer
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Team-based environment with established floating policies and holiday coverage governed by hospital policy

Requirements

• Active FL or compact RN license required at time of application
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum of 1 year recent PACU RN experience required
• Level II Trauma Center experience and proficiency in neurological and cardiovascular PACU skills required
• Demonstrated ability to titrate drips
• Must reside within 30 minutes of the hospital for on-call duties
• Two professional references from a manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director from the past year required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical or religious exemptions allowed)
• Not open to first-time travelers

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