PACU RN
Los Alamos, NM
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,757/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration6 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
PACU Preop RN
Overview
- Travel RN role in Los Alamos, New Mexico
- Rapid response need; candidates must be able to start 7-10 days from offer acceptance
- 1 opening
- 40 hours per week
- 6-week contract
Unit / Setting
- 3rd floor
- 3-bed unit
- Shared position with Preop; no expectation to float elsewhere
- Primarily adult patients; ENT cases once a month
Shift / Schedule
- Days with some call on nights and weekends
- On-call coverage on weekends
- Must be able to be at work within 30 minutes once notified of a case
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in New Mexico
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
- PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Preoperative experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Preop and PACU experience
Additional Clinical Details
- Common cases/treatments include appy and gallbladder
- Patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2
- EHR: CQI, Medhost
Dress Code
- Open-toed shoes and fake fingernails are not allowed
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Great pay and assignment!
Cons
None
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Los Alamos, NM
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Los Alamos, NM here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Summer average high: 82°F, average low: 50°F.
- Winter average high: 43°F, average low: 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially through local property management companies.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is not very large and has well-maintained roads.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- The population is relatively diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include altitude-related concerns due to the city's elevation.
- Los Alamos has a small but active community of travel nurses.
- There are various restaurants offering a range of cuisines, and the city has a growing arts and music scene.
- Outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, and exploring nearby national parks are popular.
- Sports facilities are available for recreational activities.
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