PACU Registered Nurse
Akron, OH
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PACU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Akron, Ohio

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Location: Akron, Ohio
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Day shift, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM (40 hours/week)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Work Hours: 8 hours per day
• On-Call: None
• Patient Type: Outpatient surgical recovery (joint, hand, general surgery, urology, endoscopy, orthopedic procedures)
• Discharge: Patients discharged home same day; possibility to stay over if patient not ready for discharge

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1.5 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 18 months of total travel nursing experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Health & Compliance Documents

• Government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check (including FCRA compliant 7-year search, education verification, and fingerprinting)
• FBI and BCI fingerprinting completed within 12 months and updated annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, confirming ability to perform job functions safely
• Fit mask test (3M N95 1860 or 1870+) within 12 months, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations with official documentation:

  • Tdap (every 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) with 2 vaccines or positive titers
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
  • Varicella with 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (required annually; no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening: Standard 10-panel drug screen within 12 months, updated annually
• Eye exam (Snellen) within 1 year of start

Additional Requirements

• Completion of facility-specific onboarding modules prior to start (must be done on a computer using Google Chrome; video training must be watched before testing)
• Baseline competency exams in medication administration and ECG interpretation (SafeMedicate and ECG tests) required at orientation
• Two professional references from employment within the last year (manager, supervisor, charge nurse, or director)
• Employment application including at least 3 years prior work history with 2 years in acute care and similar clinical area
• Annual skills checklist and core competency training required
• Fingerprinting attestation and compliance with state-specific fingerprinting requirements
• Candidates may start with fingerprinting results pending if fingerprinting is completed prior to start

Notes

• No on-call duties
• Candidates must be prepared to stay late if patient discharge is delayed
• Facility accommodates latex allergies; notification required for stocking latex-free gloves
• Religious and medical exemptions for vaccines and fit mask are accepted but require agency and facility approval
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this assignment

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this PACU RN travel contract in Akron, Ohio.