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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,104 per week - Hilo Hawaii
Company: Hilo Medical Center
Location: Hilo, Hawaii
Posted On: 10/16/2024
Certification Details - Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
- A Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions.
- Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions (i.e. NIHSS & TNCC).
Job Details - General Job duties: Caring of patients pre-op, phase I and phase II recovery.
- PACU nurses care for patients after surgery and must demonstrate advanced knowledge of anesthesiology and caring for patients in Phase I.
- Candidates for PACU jobs require critical care skills to assess incision sites, monitor body temperature, and track other indicators of stability or complications.
- Ideal candidates for post-anesthesia care units have natural abilities to think critically.
- Past experience in critical care and surgical nursing is a plus.
Job Requirements - 2+ years experience as a critical care RN (i.e.,ER & ICU) in a hospital setting may be accepted as a substitute for PACU nurse experience.
- Valid BLS and ACLS from the American Heart Association.
- A valid professional license within the state of practice.
- A Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) credential from the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions.
- Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions (i.e. NIHSS & TNCC).
Schedule Information - Shifts vary between 8, 10, and 12 hours and can be Days, Evenings, Nights, and Weekends/Holidays and vary between units ASU and PACU.
- No guarantee of hours or shift preference.
- On Call shift 0-3 times per month (8-hour night and 24-hour weekends/holidays).
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