Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,012 per week in Richmond, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 11:00 - 20:30 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: ACLS, PALS Must-Have: PACU or ICU experience Strong Neuro background Ventilator competency Description: The position is for a registered nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit. Typical procedures include setting up PCA pumps, drip titration, and arterial line blood draws.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 11:00 - 20:30 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: RN License Certifications: ACLS, PALS Must-Have: PACU or ICU experience Strong Neuro background Ventilator competency Description: The position is for a registered nurse in a post-anesthesia care unit. The unit consists of 19 main PACU beds and an additional 4 beds. There are 13 full-time staff members, including RNs, Clinical Coordinators, and Department Assistants. The day shift operates with a waterfall schedule starting at various times. Night shifts require on-call duties after a specified time. Patient ratios are typically 2:1, with 1:1 for unstable ICU and pediatric cases. The equipment used includes ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps. The electronic medical record system is Meditech. Candidates will be evaluated based on their organizational skills, ability to multitask, and reliability. Typical procedures include setting up PCA pumps, drip titration, and arterial line blood draws. Candidates with experience in ICU or PACU drip titration and neurosurgery will be given preference. Weekends may require on-call availability, with call rotation among staff. Scrub color required for this position is navy.