PACU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, MO
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (12:00 PM - 10:30 PM), Monday through Friday
• No weekends or on-call required
• Average daily census: 70-90 patients
• Unit size: 38 patient bays
• Unit operates 24/7
• Floating: May float within scope only to PACU or PreOp units
• Local candidates not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from facility
• Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
• No block scheduling accommodations

Patient Population & Unit Description

• Adult patients primarily, with occasional adolescents and geriatric patients
• Level I Trauma Center
• Surgical recovery for neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general surgery, colorectal, gynecology, urology, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant (excluding open heart surgeries and liver transplants)
• Care includes patients with artificial airways, invasive monitoring (including ICP), blood transfusions, vasoactive drugs, and ventilated patients
• Unit has its own Patient Care Technician (PCT) and transport team

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 2 years of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Critical care experience
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Quarterly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Fingerprinting required for assignments involving long-term care or rehab units in Illinois
• Verification of highest nursing education required (diploma or transcript acceptable)
• Primary source verification of professional license required (NURSYS for Missouri)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 respirators required and must be current
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Two negative TB tests or acceptable alternatives (T-Spot or Q-Gold)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
• Annual compliance documents including:

  • HIPAA Acknowledgement
  • Latex Allergy Questionnaire
  • Confidentiality Form
  • Hand Hygiene Policy
  • Fingernail Policy
  • Dress Code Policy
  • Regulatory Compliance Education (annual training and quiz with 80% passing score)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be current
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for new and extension candidates

Additional Notes

• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No prior travel experience required
• Must be able to complete required orientation modules (~16 hours) through online platform before start
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not mandatory for extensions or per diem status
• Candidates must complete all required documentation and certifications prior to start to ensure clearance

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center PACU with a diverse surgical patient population, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and certifications.