Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PACU position at a Critical Access Hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• PACU department covering PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2
• Patient ratios follow ASPAN guidelines: no more than 1:2 in Phase 1; typically 1:2 or better in Phase 2 with a minimum of 2 RNs on Phase 2 at all times
• Phillips telemetry monitoring in use; RNs must be able to read and interpret cardiac strips
• No IV team on unit; RT and Pyxis available on-site; pharmacy is not in-house 24/7
• Epic EMR is used in this position
• Schedule is four 10-hour day shifts per week; PreOp starts at 6 AM, Phase 2 at 7 AM, and Phase 1 at 8 AM
• On-call is required nights and weekends, averaging approximately 3–4 call shifts per month with a 30-minute response time (dressed and ready to work)
• Weekend requirement is approximately once every 8 weeks
• Holiday coverage is handled via call shifts
• No floating outside of the PACU department; must be able to work in PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BSN not required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret cardiac telemetry strips required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration — copy must be provided
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia care across PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2 settings
• Unit is typically well-staffed per ASPAN guidelines; call-outs are infrequent and rarely extend past 7 PM
• Charge nurse and one PCT are present in PreOp/PACU
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Orientation consists of 1–2 preceptor shifts following the main hospital orientation
• Candidates must have a 2-year break before returning if they previously worked at any WVU Medicine location as a traveler or permanent employee
• Travelers may not work within the WVU system for longer than a cumulative year without a 2-year break
• Two professional references are required for consideration: one supervisor reference and one peer or additional supervisor reference
• A skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration
• Candidates may only be submitted to one WVU facility at a time