PACU Registered Nurse
Marysville, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Marysville, California. The registered nurse assumes responsibility for a group of patients during an evening shift, providing individualized care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family education, medication and intravenous therapy administration, discharge planning, and delegation of care within applicable standards and scope of practice.

Job Details

• Schedule: Evening shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in California.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification at the time of hire.
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification within one year of hire.
  • Intravenous sedation competency within six months of hire.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
  • Acute care facility experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care to patients across applicable age groups and incorporates age-specific, cultural, and spiritual considerations.
  • Assesses patients, develops individualized plans of care, evaluates outcomes, and modifies interventions as needed.
  • Administers medications and intravenous therapy while considering pharmacology, contraindications, and patient-specific needs.
  • Responds to emergency situations and follows established protocols, including performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required.
  • Educates patients and families throughout the care process and supports discharge planning.
  • Documents assessments, interventions, and care provided.
  • Collaborates with physicians and other members of the healthcare team to promote continuity and safety of care.
  • Delegates appropriate tasks based on clinical competence and legal scope of practice.
  • Maintains compliance with applicable vaccination and employment eligibility requirements.

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