PACU RN
Roanoke, VA
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$1,846/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
PACU RN
Overview
- Travel/Contract role in Roanoke, Virginia
- 13-week assignment
- Day shift: 3x12s, 8:00–20:30 or 9:00–21:30
- 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
- 1 year of PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Epic
Required Clinical Skills
- IV therapy, including blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
- Respiratory care for ventilated patients, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, and End-Tidal CO2
- Neuro care including craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale
- Cardiac care including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line, dysrhythmia management, and CPR
- Surgical procedures including ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal
- Monitoring and assessments including lab values, isolation, malignant hyperthermia, pain, PCA, and RASS
- Pediatrics management
- Pre/post-op care including EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight cath for male/female patients
Unit Details
- PACU
- Patient ratio: 1:2
- Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
- Surgical specialties listed for the unit include ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery, dental surgery, emergency general surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, gynecology oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology
Preferred
- None stated
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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