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Registered Nurse - PACU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Shift: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (11:00 AM – 11:30 PM) with on-call responsibilities
On-call: 2 weeknight 8-hour shifts and 1 weekend 12-hour shift every 6 weeks (including 1 summer and 1 winter on-call shift)
Possible floating to Tabor GI or pain center
Patient population: Adults and Pediatrics
Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net
Scrubs provided
Block scheduling not accommodated
First-time travelers welcome

Required Experience & Skills

Minimum 2 years of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with at least 1 year of recent PACU experience
Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Required Certifications

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Required Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Pennsylvania (Primary source verification required)
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Unexpired government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
Background check: 7-year criminal history including PA PATCH search, education verification, and other standard checks
E-Verify compliance required
Fingerprinting: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint results within 5 years, updated every 5 years (required for PA placements)
Education verification or official transcript (transcript acceptable in lieu of diploma)
Physical exam within 2 months of start date
Fit test for N95 mask (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start (must be completed before start)
Immunizations and health screenings:
- Current Tdap vaccine or titer
- Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
- Annual TB questionnaire
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer (exempt if born before 1957)
- Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 – Apr 1)
COVID-19 vaccine no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

Orientation & Training

Completion of assigned educational modules prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
Pass/fail dysrhythmia exam during orientation (one attempt only)
Signed acknowledgements for safety manual and pass/fail testing required

Additional Requirements

Two professional references within 2 years of start date
Skills checklist updated annually
Work history verification as applicable
Pennsylvania child abuse clearance within 12 months prior to start (required if working with minors)

Notes

Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; no exceptions after submission
Facility will not allow start without all required background and clearance results on file
No block scheduling available for this assignment

Facility

Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

3.5rating(46 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

5.0rating

Pros

Strives for best patient outcomes. Collaborates well with interdisciplinary teams.

Cons

Location of hospital

Faith C

NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care (RN)

Staff Position Jul '25

Review of Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia on Apr 13, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
695 beds

ADDRESS5501 Old York RoadPhiladelphia, PA 19141

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Philadelphia, PA

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