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PACU RN
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

$1,836-2,770/week
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PACU RN Travel/Contract Job

Location

  • Saint Louis, Missouri

Job Type

  • Travel/Contract
  • Registered Nurse
  • PACU

Schedule

  • Night shift
  • 3x12 hours
  • Rotating start time as needed
  • Monday-Friday
  • 24 hours of call per 6-week period
  • Night shift nurses may need to pre-op patients from 05:30-07:30 when PACU is empty

Assignment Details

  • 1:2 patient ratio
  • Float within the service line as needed
  • Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Missouri
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (1 year of experience)
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • At least 1 year of critical care experience
  • ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
  • Experience at a Level I Trauma Center
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • EKG interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Experience with Epic

Work Environment

  • Level I trauma PACU
  • Short-term acute care hospital
  • Teaching hospital
  • Surgical recovery includes GU, GYN, colorectal, minimally invasive procedures, bariatric, and some ENT cases
  • Separate IR pre/post area
  • Nurses manage complex postoperative patients, including multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia

Additional Notes

  • Locals are not accepted
  • Block scheduling is not accommodated
  • Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
  • RTO limit: no more than 7 days

Facility

Barnes-Jewish Hospital

4.2rating(155 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital

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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 1,394 beds
ADDRESSOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110
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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
Transportation
  • Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
Demographics
  • Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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