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Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthetic Care
Downey, CA
American Mobile Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$3,215/week

Overview

  • Start Date5/24/2021
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftEvenings
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,215/week

Benefits

  • Company provided housing options
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Continuing Education

Description

Job Description & Requirements
Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 05/24/2021Available Shifts: 12 E Pay Rate: $3059.28 - 3371.45

Exclusive Order Opened in the fall of 2009, this medical center is the area's newest hospital in more than 40 years! Environmentally friendly and built with the patient in mind. The hospital rooms are 95% private with pullout beds for loved ones, and nurses' stations are close to the patients. The hospital has a full-service Emergency Department, Critical Care, high-risk obstetrical services, and a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. What travelers and managers say about Downey: "I love it here and the people I work with, everyone is so friendly" A. Lal Director of Staffing Downey Fun Facts *Site of the oldest McDonald's restaurant, opened 1953, the First Taco Bell opened here in 1962 and the first Southern California Dunkin' Donuts opened in 2014 to include a drive-thru window. *Hometown of the musical greats: The Carpenters, "Weird Al" Yankovic, James Hetfield and Ron McGovery of Melallica. *Former NASA Industrial Plant that was the manufacturing home for both the Apollo Space Program and later the Spaceshuttle Program *Downey Studios: approximately 80 acres on the former NASA site that was reconstructed as a state of the art medial production facility. Total # of beds in the unit: 25. Average daily census is: 40. Nurse to patient ratios 1:2 for all shifts. No Ancillary Staff. Patients range in age from Infants to Geriatrics. Staff works 12 hour shifts. Required Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS, Vent Mgmt. Patient Care Delivery System: Primary. Meds and drips administered: usual PACU meds. Documentation System: Computerized HealthConnect. Supplemental Staff required to float when necessary. Scrubs can be any color, RN provides their own scrubs.

Required Qualifications
ACLS, BLS, PALS In Patient PACU Experience
2 years experience
Pedi Experience
Must pass EKG test upon arrival to continue assignment


About the Facility
Having opened its doors to the Los Angeles public in 1965, the Kaiser Downey Medical Center has become a trusted name in healthcare and the preferred choice of many in the area. Today, the medical center exists as a 352-bed institution that offers a full range of care options and is the frequent recipient of national and regional awards and accreditations, including being the recipient of the Women's Choice Award for one of America's Best Hospitals for Patient Experience by Women's Certified and, in 2012, receiving the CALNOC Performance Excellence Awards, for a second year in a row.

Facility Location
Birthplace of the Apollo space program and a bustling city with more than 100,000 residents, Downey, California is just minutes from the best of Southern California, including Hollywood, Anaheim, and Manhattan Beach—the world capital of beach volleyball. Nearby Long Beach offers the RMS Queen Mary Hotel, as well as a thriving waterfront downtown, world-class aquarium, and the historic Belmont Shores.

Job Benefits
At American Mobile Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!


About the Company
Since its inception in 1985, American Mobile Healthcare has set the highest standards in professional recruitment for the travel healthcare industry. Our professional staffing team offers unparalleled customer service and industry commitment, as well as top pay and benefits. American Mobile Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.  We encourage minority and female applicants to apply


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Jessica Robinson
Jessica Robinson
American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #1994661. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU Nurse - Travel - (PACU RN).

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AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply. 
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About Downey, CA

As a travel nurse in Downey, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Downey, CA is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 48°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available in Downey, CA, and they are relatively easy to find.
Transportation
  • Downey is car-friendly, and public transportation options are available.
Demographics
  • Downey has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Downey offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor activities are also abundant in the area.
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