Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Artesia, NM
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Nurse in Artesia This position involves providing specialized recovery care for patients post-surgery in a fast-paced acute care setting. The role requires working within a team to manage patient needs effectively, interpreting telemetry, and supporting patients through their recovery process.

Job Details

• Location: Artesia
• Shift Schedule: Days, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with call responsibilities approximately once a week and one weekend call per month.
• Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS, and PALS certifications; at least 2 years of PACU experience; ortho experience required; EMR: CPSI.
• Preferred Qualifications: Endoscopy experience is a plus.
• Responsibilities:
  • Monitor and interpret telemetry strips without the assistance of technology technicians.
  • Rotate between Preoperative and Post Anesthesia Care Unit phases, including discharge.
  • Assist with transport and administrative tasks with PACU clerk support.
  • Adhere to department-specific orientation and protocols, including completing required modules prior to floor work.
• Schedule: 8-hour shifts, with flexible start times between 0800-0900, with an option to assist as a second nurse during on-call and after-hours.
• Additional Information: The role may involve occasional floating to support clinical operations, especially during periods of low census.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits