PACU Registered Nurse
Anchorage, AK
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts with variable start/stop times (ranges from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
• Start Date: ASAP
• On-call: Yes, 1 call shift per month
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 1 weekend shift per month
• Floating: No floating required
• Guaranteed Hours: 60 hours per 2 weeks (may be called off for 1 shift per 2 weeks)
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• First Timers Accepted: Yes

Required Experience & Skills

• Years of Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty
• Specialty: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Preferred Experience: Pediatric PACU experience preferred
• Skills Required: PACU Phase II care

Required Licenses & Certifications

• License: Current Alaska RN license (must have license in hand for auto offer; pending license accepted for screening)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Facility Type

• Acute Hospital
• Magnet Facility
• Level II Trauma Center
• 407 staffed beds
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Free parking provided

Additional Requirements

• Background Checks: Must have a background check within 45 days covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and screenings including TB test, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Flu vaccine (seasonal), COVID vaccine or declination
  • Drug screening (10 panel) within 90 days of start
  • Respirator clearance (annual) for travel candidates
• References: Minimum 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment Application: Must include at least last 5 years of employment with explanations for gaps or overlaps
• Skills Checklist: Required and must be updated annually for applicable units
• Photo for Badge: Passport style photo with neutral background required

Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules (regulatory, specialty-specific, and facility-specific) prior to start and annually thereafter
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Competency exams related to specialty and unit requirements
• Epic training modules completion required for electronic health record access

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alaska
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• PACU Phase II experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for variable shift times and on-call responsibilities.
• Floating to other units is not required.
• Local candidates are not eligible; must reside at least 50 miles away.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a highly regarded acute care hospital with a strong trauma program and Magnet recognition, providing excellent professional experience in PACU nursing.