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Preop/PACU RN
Ithaca, New York
Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

$2,302-2,892/week
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Preop/PACU RN

Location

  • Ithaca, New York

Job details

  • Specialty: RN Outpatient Surgery/Day Surgery
  • Employment type: LTA
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Schedule

  • Shifts may start at 6:00a, 7:00a, 8:00a, or 9:00a and end at 6:30p, 7:30p, 8:30p, or 9:30p
  • On-call requirement: about 3–4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call in an 8-week period
  • Weeknight call hours: 9:00p–7:00a
  • Weekend call hours: 7:00a–7:00a

Required qualifications

  • Valid RN license in New York
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
  • PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • Preoperative experience
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience
  • Outpatient Surgery experience
  • Day Surgery experience
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • PALS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Driver's License

Onboarding requirements

  • Signed job description
  • Resume
  • Two professional references
  • Employment verification
  • Background check
  • Drug screen
  • TB testing
  • Fit test
  • Physical/health statement
  • MMR immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination documentation
  • Hepatitis B immunity, vaccination, or declination documentation
  • Tdap documentation
  • COVID-19 vaccine proof or declination
  • Headshot photo
  • Health history and compliance forms
  • Drug/tobacco acknowledgement
  • TB questionnaire form
  • Epic questionnaire

Facility

Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

4.3rating(34 reviews)

5 nurses recommend working with Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca

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Cayuga Medical Center at Ithaca
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 185 beds
ADDRESS101 Dates DriveIthaca, NY 14850
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About Ithaca, NY

As a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Ithaca, NY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Ithaca, NY is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
  • However, wages in the healthcare industry generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Ithaca experiences a continental climate with average summer highs around 80°F and winter lows around 15°F.
  • Snowfall is common in the winter months.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Ithaca, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Cornell University and Ithaca College in the area.
Transportation
  • Ithaca is somewhat car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation through TCAT buses.
  • The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly as well.
Demographics
  • Ithaca is a diverse community with a mix of college students, families, and professionals.
  • The population includes a wide age range due to the presence of the universities.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the lush natural surroundings.
  • There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area due to the healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
Things to Do
  • Ithaca offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and various outdoor activities such as hiking, waterfalls, and wineries.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college sports events and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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