Travel Contract

PACU Registered Nurse
Oro Valley, AZ
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS
3x12 hrs, Days

$1,685/week

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Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,685/week

Description

Travel RN - PACU

Location: Oro Valley, Arizona
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

The PACU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing care to Post Anesthesia Care patients. This role involves working closely with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Surgical staff, and other personnel. The nurse will utilize the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, AORN guidelines, and hospital policies. Key responsibilities include:

Demonstrating critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership for safe delivery of care
Maintaining clinical competencies through continuing education
Delegating patient care priorities based on staff education and experience
Providing direction and supervision to assigned personnel delivering patient care

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Arizona
Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Shift Details

3 shifts of 12 hours each: 05:45 - 18:00 and 07:45 - 20:30
On-call requirements: one 12-hour call shift (18:00 - 06:30) and two 24-hour call shifts on weekends (06:00 - 06:00) every six weeks

Additional Notes

Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Employer

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS

Response timewithin an hour

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