TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PACU / Pre-Post Op RN in MARYSVILLE, California, 95901!
Pay Information
$1,918 to $2,113 per week
About The Position
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate : 11 / 3 / 2025
Available Shifts : 10 D / E
Pay Rate : $1917.65 - $2113.33
"Total Bed Count : 7 pre op, 8 PACU, Holding 3
Staffing Ratios : 2 : 1
Schedule Requirements :
Call Required : Weekdays 2100-0700
Float Required : No
Weekend Coverage : 0700-0700
Scheduling Type : Block
Medication System : Pyxis
Documentation System : Cerner
Communication : SBAR
IV Teams : Operational hours
Lift Teams : Operational hours
Pharmacy : 24 hrs
Phlebotomy : Operational hours
Transportation : Operational hours
Unit Secretary : 0600-1830
Adventist Health and Rideout has been one of the area's leading healthcare providers since 1907. We are comprised of a 221-bed hospital, 21 physician clinics, home care services, comprehensive cancer care and a vast scope of award-winning services located throughout Marysville and the surrounding areas. The allure of Marysville's community is complimented by its proximity to major metropolitan cities in the Bay Area and Sacramento, as well as just a quick drive to Lake Tahoe.
Job Summary :
Registered professional nurse who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated shift. Prescribes nursing care based on the nursing process that is consistent with the medical plan of care and is based on input from the patient and significant others. Collaborates with the physicians and other members of the health care team and coordinates the delivery of patient care to patients of any age (depending on assigned unit) including neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric. Incorporates teaching and discharge planning needs in the overall plan of care. Delegates certain aspects of patient care delivery to other nursing staff based on their current clinical competence and legal scope of practice.
Job Requirements :
Education and Work Experience :
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) : Preferred
Acute care facility experience : Preferred
Licenses / Certifications :
Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice : Required
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification : Required
ALL Units Admitting Telemetry recognition course or demonstrated competency and ACLS : Required
PACU / certification within 1 year of hire : RequiredACLS : RequiredIV Sedation within 6 months of hire : Required : Preferred
Essential Functions :
Utilizes the nursing process to assess patients, design and implement an individualized plan of care for assigned patients and to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan, patient's response to care and the patient's progress towards established goals. Modifies plan as necessary. Considers age specific, cultural and spiritual needs of patients. Collaborates with other disciplines to formulate the plan of care for assigned patients. Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, and developmental stages to the delivery of patient care. Utilizes knowledge of pharmacology (action, route of administration, side effects and contraindications) when preparing and administering medications and IV therapy.
Provides patient / family education in all phases of care delivery to gain cooperation, allay apprehension and promote compliance. Assesses knowledge, plans appropriate learning activities, varies techniques and materials to patients' age and unique needs and evaluates effectiveness by seeking feedback from patients and families. Responds to emergency patient situations or internal / external disasters following established protocols, remaining calm and informing appropriate persons. Oversees the delivery of patient care and challenges or corrects errors of others to ensure patient safety and wellbeing. Reports observations, reactions and problems regarding patients to the appropriate persons in a timely manner.
Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for problem solving and clinical decision-making on assigned shift. Ensures continuity of care by promptly processing and following through on physician's orders and all aspects of the treatment plan. Demonstrates an ability to set appropriate priorities in providing patient care and ability to respond to changes in workload. Acts as the patient's advocate, ensuring patient rights and intervening when necessary to assure those rights are preserved.
Demonstrates knowledge of job descriptions and appropriately delegates to CNA's and student nurses based on their current clinical competence. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Practices registered nursing according to the California Nurse Practice Act. Maintains awareness of professional responsibilities and legal scope of practice. Utilizes communication skills and appropriate resources to assure effective communication with patients, families, staff, physicians and coworkers.
Documents assessments, nursing interventions and care provided to all assigned patients. Performs technical aspects of patient care according to established policies / procedures; adapts techniques to patients' age and unique needs with attention to detail, accuracy and patient comfort. Prepares and administers medications and IV's to patients with consideration of age specific needs. Performs emergency procedures, such as CPR, and assesses patient response. Demonstrates safe use of equipment, including but not limited to electric beds, infusion pumps, mechanical lifts, suction devices, physiologic monitors, traction equipment and other patient care devices.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience : 2 years
Licenses : RN-CA
Certifications : BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; PALS
Work History : Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months
PACU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO upon submission
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :
Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Job Requirements
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience : 2 years
Licenses : RN-CA
Certifications : BLS-AHA; ACLS-AHA; PALS
Work History : Should not be more than 30 days of gap in entire work history
References : 1 Reference in the last 12 months
PACU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO upon submission
Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer :
Competitive pay rates
Free, quality, private housing
Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) and Flex Spending
Life Insurance
Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
Free Continuing Education
Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO / AA / Disability / Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
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