PACU Registered Nurse
Federal Way, WA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Post Anesthesia Care Unit position supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery in an acute care setting. The role provides post-anesthesia care for a range of surgical cases while following Association of periOperative Registered Nurses standards for acuity of care. Critical care experience is beneficial for managing complex recovery needs.

Job Details

• Schedule: Rotating schedule consisting of four 10-hour shifts, generally 9:00 a.m.7:30 p.m., with possible flex to 10:00 a.m.8:30 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; professional license required for submission; at least 2 years of experience; Phase 1 post-anesthesia care experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) or Certified Ambulatory Perianesthesia Nurse (CAPA) certification; critical care background; experience supporting Phase 2 recovery.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery areas, with typical ratios of 1:2 in Phase 1 and 1:3 in Phase 2.
  • Common cases include general, bariatric, plastic, podiatric, orthopedic, spine, gynecologic, and urologic procedures.
  • Includes one weeknight call rotation, two 24-hour weekend call rotations per six-week schedule, and one holiday call coverage rotation.
  • Call response time is 30 minutes.
  • Post-anesthesia recovery follows Association of periOperative Registered Nurses standards for acuity of care.
  • Unit orientation includes a traveler onboarding checklist.
  • Blue scrubs are provided.

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