PACU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, PA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse - PACU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM) with on-call responsibilities
• On-call: 2 weeknight 8-hour shifts and 1 weekend 12-hour shift every 6 weeks (including 1 summer and 1 winter on-call shift)
• Possible floating to Tabor GI or pain center
• Patient population: Adults and Pediatrics
• Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net
• Scrubs provided
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• First-time travelers welcome

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with at least 1 year of recent PACU experience
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Required Certifications

• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Pennsylvania (Primary source verification required)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background check: 7-year criminal history including PA PATCH search, education verification, and other standard checks
• E-Verify compliance required
• Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results within 5 years, updated every 5 years (required for PA placements)
• Education verification or official transcript (transcript acceptable in lieu of diploma)
• Physical exam within 2 months of start date
• Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start (must be completed before start)
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)
• COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

Orientation & Training

• Completion of assigned educational modules prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only)
• Signed acknowledgements for safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references within 2 years of start date
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Work history verification as applicable
• Pennsylvania child abuse clearance within 12 months prior to start (required if working with minors)

Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; no exceptions after submission
• Facility will not allow start without all required background and clearance results on file
• No block scheduling available for this assignment