PACU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (6:00am-6:30pm or 8:00am-8:30pm) with on-call responsibilities
• On-call: Average 3 on-call shifts every 6 weeks, including weekend, Friday, and weeknight rotations
• Patient Population: Adults and Pediatrics
• Floating: Possible float to GI or pain center
• Charting System: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net
• Scrubs Provided
• First-time travelers welcome
• Block scheduling not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Critical Care or Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with PACU experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Trauma experience
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Physical exam within 2 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months prior to start (3M 1870+ model required)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Pennsylvania-specific: Child Abuse Search and Department of Human Services Fingerprint results within 12 months of start
• Professional references (2 within last 2 years)
• Skills checklist and work history verification as applicable

Additional Information

• Orientation includes completion of assigned educational modules (~6 hours) prior to start
• Signed acknowledgements for safety manual and pass/fail testing required
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; exemptions require mask use at work
• Must submit Return to Office (RTO) documentation at time of application; late submissions not accepted

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse specializing in PACU with trauma and ICU experience. The role requires multiple certifications, on-call availability, and compliance with extensive background and health documentation. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.