Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,014 per week in Nashville, TN

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 9.5 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Valid RN license Certifications: ACLS Must-Have: Endoscopy experience Critical thinking skills Description: Unit Information: The unit has 14 procedure rooms and 35 Pre/PACU Bays. Typical procedures performed include EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Barrx, Bravo, EUS, EBUS, Robotic Bronchoscopy, and Esophageal motilities.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift Hours per Shift: 9.5 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Valid RN license Certifications: ACLS Must-Have: Endoscopy experience Critical thinking skills Description: Unit Information: The unit has 14 procedure rooms and 35 Pre/PACU Bays. After construction is completed, there will be 16 procedure rooms and 46 PRE/PACU Bays. Total staff consists of 60, including RNs, LPNs, Endo Techs, Scope Techs, Radiology Techs, Transport, and Unit Secretaries. The day shift operates Monday through Friday from 6 AM until 6:30 PM, with on-call staff overnight. Weekends and holidays have 24 hours of on-call staff. Patient Ratios: 3.5 Pre, 2.5 PACU, and one patient per procedure room with 2-3 staff depending on the type of procedure. Type of equipment includes Olympus Endoscopy equipment, ERBE Cautery equipment, and Stryker Stretchers. The hiring profile emphasizes critical thinking skills and ACLS certification. Most recruited for are travel RNs, local CNAs, and sitters. Candidates without required skills will not be considered for the role. Candidates with preferred skills will be given priority. Typical procedures performed include EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, Bronchoscopy, Barrx, Bravo, EUS, EBUS, Robotic Bronchoscopy, and Esophageal motilities. The best personality fit is someone who is flexible and a team player. Dress Code: Scrub colors allowed are Royal Blue, Black, Ceil Blue, Navy, and White—solids only, no designs. Any long sleeve shirt worn under scrubs must also be solid, with no designs. This unit has received recognition for performing the most Robotic Bronchoscopy procedures. Additionally, it established the first Endo 101 internship. An article about this internship was published in a reputable magazine. This department sees patients needing highly specialized endoscopy procedures. We perform numerous complicated procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, EUS, EBUS, TIF, and Robotic Bronchoscopy. We were pioneers in utilizing robotic technology for Endoscopy. Approximately 20,000 procedures are performed annually. Expansion is underway to accommodate more procedures in the future. The unit is comprised of GI physicians, Pulmonary specialists, and various surgeons. Team collaboration is emphasized, with involvement from staff ranging from 1 year to 30 years of experience. The department offers various schedule options, including 12-hour shifts as well as 5 or 8-hour shifts. We aim to foster a positive and supportive working environment. The institution focuses on exceptional care and meeting the needs of the community. There is a strong emphasis on integrity, compassion, a positive attitude, respect, and exceptional quality. Recognition has been awarded for safety and excellence in various specialties. This is a busy unit that values teamwork to ensure successful outcomes.