Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Indianapolis, IN
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

🔥 HOT JOB: HIGH-ACUITY PHASE I PACU RN CONTRACT – ALL SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

First Connect Health has an immediate 13-week travel opening for a highly skilled and resilient Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN). Operating within a massive, fast-paced Level I Trauma Center, this 26-bed Phase I recovery unit is open 24/7/365 and manages an active daily census of 65 to 85 high-acuity patients. If you are a seasoned critical care or recovery nurse looking for a stable mid-day routine, balanced 1:2 standard patient ratios, and direct access to an active regional market, this contract is built for you!

Please note: First-time travel nurses are proudly accepted if they possess solid foundational Level I Trauma and critical care recovery backgrounds!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

• Weekly Gross: $1,895.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,175.00
• Hourly W2 Rate: $20.00/hr
• Overtime Rate: $30.00/hr

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Mid-day shifts, 3x12-Hours (11:00 AM - 23:30 PM). No block scheduling available.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours weekly.
• Patient Ratios: Highly stable 1 nurse to 2 patients maximum recovery standard.
• On-Call Requirements: Minimal on-call demands tracking an average of 12 to 24 hours of call per 6-week schedule block.
• EMR Charting System: Cerner charting is required.
• Clinical Scope & Case Volume: High-acuity cross-functional recovery environment managing all major surgical specialties except for open heart surgeries. Heavy department concentration involves neuro, orthopedics, peripheral vascular, thoracic, urology, gynecology, plastics, pediatrics, and ventilated/intubated patient monitoring.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience as a PACU RN. Proven Level I Trauma Center experience is strictly required. Prior intensive care (ICU) or progressive care (PCU) nursing backgrounds are highly preferred.
• Licensure: Active Indiana State RN License or dynamic Compact License must be in hand at the time of submission (or candidate must show proof of a completed fingerprint application package to clear the portal gate).
• Certifications Required: Active AHA ACLS, active AHA PALS, and active AHA BCLS (BLS) are mandatory to present to the clinical gate.
• Education: Nursing degrees must be accredited through the ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation.

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH

Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized nursing recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to account manager Bryan Howlett for prioritized facility presentation!

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