Travel Contract

IR PACU Registered Nurse
Lexington, KY
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs

$1,952/week

Overview

  • Start Date06/02/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration14 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,952/week

Description

ID: 62875183 Shift: Day 4x10-Hour (07:00 - 17:30) Description: (Vaya Offer) This is an IR PACU position. Rotating 6a/7a/9a start times. Required to have IR PACU experience with phase 1 recovery and minimum of 1 year ICU experience. 3-4 late stays required per 6 weeks. Must have experience caring for pediatric patients. Shift varies according to the needs of the unit: 3 12 hour shifts per week (times vary according to the needs of the unit with potential start times of 0600, 0700, and 0800. ACLS, BLS, NIH, PALS required. *PALS NOT REQUIRED IN HAND AT TIME OF SUBMISSION- BUT THEY MUST BE WILLING TO GET PRIOR TO START* Local travelers within 100 miles are not accepted at this facility. (BF C Ethridge) Modified Time:6/2/2026 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Lindsay Ferriss Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Submittals:Low Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALSSkills : Arterial line management, Care of Ventilated Patient, Conscious Sedation, Discharge Instructions*, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, General*, Level I Trauma Center*, Management of pediatric patients*, Medication reconciliation*, Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, Pre/Post IR procedures, Spine surgery*, Stroke Scale, ICU - any length of time Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : 36 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 50 Number of Visits Per Day : 50 Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 24 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Candidate self schedule with manager final approval.Rotating shifts based upon unit need. Special Procedures/Unit Details : Must be able to monitor phase 1 recovery and ICU patients.Will be expected to pre-op patient and care for patient when they return from IR Compliance requirements: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, EKG Onboarding exam, Advanced Math, Med/Pharmacology exam,General ICU Competency exam, PACU Competency exam, General ICU skills, PACU skills,CORE exams Special Equipment : Required to have PACU and phase one recovery experience. 1 year of ICU experience required. 3-4 late stays required per 6 weeks.Pediatric exp required. (Does not need to come from dedicated pedi PACU unit) Recover in off hours in main PACU (finish recovery there)- RN will follow patient- only caring for IR PACU pts only. #Tier3 Travel Compliance RTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved. 2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD. Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission) Local Radius: Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 miles All Other Specialties: 100 miles Locals Rule: not accepted References Required Candidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by Return Staff Policy: Gone for 6 months to return as traveler MOST units require level 1 trauma experience- please refer to the job description to verify License Hits : University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected. PLEASE READ : For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility . This must be noted on the profile in order to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled. Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware. PACU Call Policy : Response time: 1 hour Call hours: Weekday call will be 8PM-6AM. Weekends will be divided into 2 shifts- 6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM. Weekend begins Saturday 6AM and ends Monday morning at 6AM. Floating requirements: PACU to close at 8PM- any patients left recovering will be transferred to main PACU to complete recovery. The IR PACU call team will follow the patient to main OR PACU. IR PACU team will ONLY be responsible for recovering IR PACU patients in the main PACU. Call frequency: They are anticipating that everyone will only be on call for 2-3 shifts per schedule period (6 weeks) Modules: Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hours Modules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceRTO - must be presented at time of submission. Any time off sent after the offer will not be approved.2 yrs experience required in specialty - unless specified otherwise in the job description or UD.Compact or KY State License (required at time of submission)Local Radius:Cath Lab RN, IR RN, and Radiology: 75 milesAll Other Specialties: 100 milesLocals Rule: not acceptedReferences RequiredCandidates will float within hospital or to an affiliate hospitals near by Return Staff Policy: Gone for 6 months to return as travelerMOST units require level 1 trauma experience- please refer to the job description to verifyLicense Hits: University of Kentucky WILL NOT accept any licensure hits. If you are submitting a traveler with a license hit, the submission will be rejected.PLEASE READ: For this health system- we MUST know at time of submission if they have previously worked at this facility. This must be noted on the profile in order to check their eligibility for rehire. Rehire eligibility at UK is checked by HR every Friday and should this eligibility check come back as ineligible post-offer, your traveler may be cancelled.  Please discuss with your traveler at time of submission and ensure they are aware.PACU Call Policy:Response time: 1 hourCall hours: Weekday call will be 8PM-6AM. Weekends will be divided into 2 shifts- 6AM-6PM or 6PM-6AM. Weekend begins Saturday 6AM and ends Monday morning at 6AM.Floating requirements: PACU to close at 8PM- any patients left recovering will be transferred to main PACU to complete recovery. The IR PACU call team will follow the patient to main OR PACU. IR PACU team will ONLY be responsible for recovering IR PACU patients in the main PACU. Call frequency: They are anticipating that everyone will only be on call for 2-3 shifts per schedule period (6 weeks)Modules:Modules are billable, average 6.5 hours and not included in NBO hoursModules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:98
Prime Staffing Job ID #36489958. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PACU,08:00:00-16:00:00

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Prime Staffing

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At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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About Lexington, KY

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Lexington, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Lexington is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
Weather
  • In the summer, average highs are around 86°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
  • In the winter, average highs are around 42°F, and average lows are around 25°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lexington.
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Transportation
  • Lexington is car-friendly, with easy navigation and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options include buses, which provide convenient access to different parts of the city.
Demographics
  • Lexington is a diverse city with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of grass and tree pollen.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in Lexington, providing a supportive community for those in the healthcare field.
Things to Do
  • There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a thriving arts and music scene.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy college basketball and horse racing.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking in the nearby Red River Gorge and exploring the Kentucky Horse Park.
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