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PACU RN
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Saint Luke's Hospital

$1,968-2,491/week
Posted 22 minutes ago
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Registered Nurse — Post Anesthesia Care Unit

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Employment type: Temp
Shift: Afternoons
Contract length: 13 weeks

Overview

  • PACU role in a 12-bed unit
  • Patient population includes all types
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 2:1
  • Drips and titrations are part of the role
  • Scrub color is hospital provided

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Iowa
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Driver's License
  • Strong experience reading telemetry
  • Drips and titration experience
  • Experience with Epic

Preferred

  • Pediatric care experience

Scheduling / Assignment Expectations

  • Required to work 1–2 of the following summer holidays unless the unit is closed: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day
  • Billable overtime applies after 40 hours per week, and again after 48 hours per week in the stated pay structure
  • On-call, callback, and charge/precept pay differentials are mentioned in the source
  • Orientation dates listed: 8/31, 9/8, 9/14

Additional Notes

  • Local candidates within 50 miles are subject to a local radius rule
  • Past employees of the referenced health system may be restricted from returning under the stated separation policy
  • The unit may or may not accept first-time travelers depending on skills and experience
  • NBO is 16 hours

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

Saint Luke's Hospital
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  • 340 beds

About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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