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$2,597/wk
Travel RN - PACU
Merced, California
Overview
Posted 1 day ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
ASAP
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Work in a 16-bed PACU covering both inpatient and outpatient pre- and post-surgical care
  • Patient ratios include 1:1 for fresh post-op, 1:2 for the next phase, 1:5 for pre-op, and up to 1:4 for post-recovery holding
  • Care for a wide range of surgical patients including robotic and laparoscopic procedures, joint replacements, spinal, and cardiac cath cases
  • Outpatient blood transfusions and infusions performed in PACU
  • Uses Cerner (Surginet) for charting and GE telemetry equipment
  • 12-hour day shifts with staggered start times between 6:00 am and 10:30 am
  • Required to take one weekday of call as well as one weekend per month
  • Floating required to Endoscopy and outpatient surgery center

Job Requirements

  • Active RN license required
  • Minimum of 2 years RN experience
  • Current certifications in BLS, ACLS, and PALS required (must be active at time of consideration)
  • Strong IV skills are required as there is no IV team
  • Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) through Relias with up to two attempts
  • Pass/fail test on sterile technique for Foley catheters insertion and central line dressing changes required on first day of orientation
  • Must reside more than 50 miles from facility
  • Relias exam required if offered position in California or Arizona

Additional Information

  • Main responsibilities include providing perioperative and post-anesthesia care for surgical patients and performing infusions as needed
  • Charge nurse present on unit; no nurse aides provided
  • Pharmacy and RT support available 24/7
  • Scrub color is provided
  • First week floor-specific orientation, duration may vary based on experience
  • Holiday coverage may require on-call participation
  • Failure to pass Relias exam after two attempts results in ineligibility for 6 months with the applicable health system

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,597/wk
Assignment Total(13 Weeks)
$33,762
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$135,048
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,477/wk
Regular Hours
$31.00 x 24 hours/wk = $744
OT Hours
$61.08 x 12 hours/wk = $733
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,597/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,337 - $2,597. The $2,597 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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