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PACU RN
Englewood, Colorado
HCA HealthONE , A part of Aurora Hospital

$1,680-2,190/week
Posted 2 days ago
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PACU RN

Overview

  • Travel RN role in PACU
  • Shift: 7A–5P
  • Location: Englewood, Colorado

Unit Information

  • PACU (789)
  • 17 pre/post bays total
  • 3 full-time staff and 1 part-time staff
  • Day shift staffing with PRN support
  • Patient ratios:
    • PreOp: 1:2
    • PACU Phase 1: 1:1
    • PACU Phase 2: 1:2
  • Unit uses Meditech
  • 8 PACU bays, 6 PreOp bays, and 4 ORs

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Colorado
  • 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
  • Experience working with Orthopedics patients
  • PACU Call experience
  • ACLS
  • BLS

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of PT/OT instructions for joint patients
  • Comfortable with bedside teaching

Procedures / Case Mix

  • Total Joint procedures
  • Sports Med
  • Foot/Ankle
  • Podiatry
  • Hand and nerve cases
  • General Surgery, including hernias, lap appy, and lap chole
  • Breast cases with some plastic reconstruction, including mastectomy with tissue expanders or direct-to-implant cases

Work Environment

  • Primarily ortho cases with some general surgery
  • Team-oriented, flexible, dependable staff
  • Beautiful, clean facility with experienced nurses and a dedicated anesthesia team

About Lone Tree, CO

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Lone Tree, CO here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Lone Tree, CO is higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
  • However, wages in the area generally match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • Lone Tree experiences hot summers with average highs around 85-90°F and cold winters with average lows around 15-20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Lone Tree, CO, and they are relatively easy to find due to the area's popularity.
Transportation
  • Lone Tree is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options are also available, including bus services and light rail connections to nearby areas.
Demographics
  • Lone Tree has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count in the area.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the region.
Things to Do
  • Lone Tree offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby hiking trails and parks.
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