Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Burlington, VT
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Rotating

463782
 

Shifts: Variable Day/Evening (8/10/12-hour shifts)
Weekends: No guaranteed weekends off; may work based on unit needs
Float: Required within scope
Call: Required
Holidays: Scheduled based on department needs
EMR: Epic (must have within last 2 years)
Experience Level: Senior-level, high-acuity PACU

Position Overview

The PACU is seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN with strong critical care skills to care for high-acuity adult and pediatric post-operative patients. Nurses must be comfortable with complex, fast-paced recovery environments in a large teaching hospital setting.

Required Experience

• 3+ years of clinical nursing experience
• 2+ years PACU experience (required)
• Must have high-acuity critical care PACU experience
• Required competencies:
  • Arterial lines
  • Multiple titratable drips
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Critical care-level airway and hemodynamic assessment
• Experience in a large teaching hospital (required)
• Epic experience within the past 2 years (non-negotiable)

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)

Scheduling & Expectations

• Variable 8/10/12-hour day/evening shifts
• Float required within peri-op/surgical areas
• Call required
• Weekend and holiday shifts determined by staffing needs
• No block scheduling is permitted
• Orientation occurs biweekly on Mondays

Submission Requirements

• Resume must clearly show:
  • High-acuity PACU experience
  • Critical care competencies
  • Large teaching hospital background
  • Epic experience
• All work history must include facility type, bed count, EMR used
• Any employment gaps >90 days must be explained