PACU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,867/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 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 (RN) - PACU
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Unit Information
- Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Number of Beds: 24 bays
- Typical Day Shift Staff: 1 charge nurse, 3 RNs, 2 CNAs, 1-3 sitters
- EMR System: Meditech
- Floating Area: Phase II recovery
- Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
- Call: Rotated weekends and on-call
Job Description
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care
- Perform typical PACU procedures related to patient recovery after anesthesia
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the last year
- Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Candidates with additional relevant skills or experience in PACU will be considered first
Personality Fit
- Best suited for individuals comfortable working in a fast-paced post-anesthesia recovery environment with a collaborative team
Notes
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
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 San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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