PACU RN
Cedar Rapids, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU/Cardiac Holding Area position requiring prior Cath Lab or PACU experience and EPIC EMR proficiency.

Details

• Works in the Cardiac Holding Area with float assistance to Vascular Holding and possibly Diagnostic Cardiology
• Unit has 19 pre/post rooms with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3
• Cares for pre/post cardiac cath and possibly EP patients, including groin and radial site management
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 5x8 hour shifts beginning as early as 0600 with possible later starts based on case load
• 40 hours per week with no weekend or on-call requirements
• Holiday rotation required unless the unit is closed
• Uses Epic EMR

Requirements

• Active RN license (IA or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 15 months of Cath Lab, critical care, and/or PACU experience in a hospital or medical center setting
• Pre and post-op/recovery experience required
• Groin and radial site management experience required
• TR band management experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• 24 months of current Cardiac Cath Lab, PACU, or Pre/Post Op Surgery experience reflected in work history
• Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months highly preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia and pre/post cardiac cath care including monitoring and site management
• Required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers welcomed with at least 36 months of relevant experience
• Past UPH employees (FTE or PRN float pool) are ineligible to work travel assignments in another UPH market within 12 months of separation