PACU Registered Nurse
Tucson, AZ
PRIDE Health
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,810/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel Assignment
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM
On-Call: 10-12 days of call within a 6-week period
Floating: May be required if needed
Job Description
- Provide care to Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) patients.
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical staff, and other personnel.
- Utilize the Nursing Process in accordance with state Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and hospital policies.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in planning and delivering safe patient care.
- Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education.
- Delegate patient care priorities based on staff education and experience.
- Provide direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care.
- Use Cerner EMR system.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Arizona
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- PALS certification
Additional Information
- Scrub color is flexible (any color allowed).
- No options for 48-hour shifts or blocked scheduling.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Tucson, AZ
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:- Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
- Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- A car is recommended for getting around.
- Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
- Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
- Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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