PACU RN
West Burlington, Iowa
Great River Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU

Location: West Burlington, Iowa
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Job Description

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care during the immediate post-anesthesia period (Phase I).
• Transition patients to Phase II care, inpatient care setting, or intensive care for continued care.
• Ensure safe transition from anesthetized state to less acute interventions.
• On-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time.

  • On-call approximately 1-2 weekdays depending on weekend on-call schedule.
  • Weekend call rotation typically every 4th or 5th weekend.
• Must self-study telemetry strips upon acceptance; a basic dysrhythmia test will be administered during the first week and must be passed to work in the Emergency Department.
• Previous EPIC experience in a similar unit within the last 12 months is required.

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse (RN) license (Primary source verification required within 30 days of start).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC accepted.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Iowa.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), with PACU experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Drug screen (9-panel, excluding THC) within 30 days of start.
• Skills checklist completed within the last 12 months.
• COVID-19 vaccine (declination accepted).
• MMR: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Hepatitis B: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; booster or declination accepted if low/equivocal.
• Tdap valid within 10 years; declination accepted.
• Fit test completed prior to start (approved mask types specified).
• TB test: Negative test within past year (TSPOT or QuantiFERON IGG) or documentation if history of positive test.
• Health statement from a physician within the last 12 months.
• Current driver’s license or state ID (valid throughout assignment).
• Background check within 30 days of start including SS trace and county search for last 7 years.
• Iowa Adult and Child Abuse clearance (state requirement).
• EPLS/GSA/SAM HHS/OIG check within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 professional references required, including 1 supervisor.
• Resume or profile submission required.
• I-9 attestation on agency letterhead.
• Color vision verification.
• OSHA questionnaire completed by candidate.
• Epic Registration Acknowledgement Form signed and uploaded after registration.

Additional Notes

• On-call schedule requires flexibility and timely response.
• Telemetry knowledge and dysrhythmia competency are critical.
• This is a travel assignment with a 13-week contract length.