3 Iowa Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
Benefits
Additional Information
Required Skills/Experience:
15 months of Cath Lab, critical care and/or PACU experience in a hospital or medical center setting is required.
Pre- and post-op/recovery experience is required.
Groin and radial site management is required.
TR band management experience is required.
First-time travelers are welcomed with at least 36 months of experience.
Special Requests:
Any former UPH employee, whether an FTE or PRN member of the UPH float pool, cannot work a travel assignment in another market if they currently work at, or have worked at, any UPH facility within the past 12 months. This separation policy does not apply to those who previously worked travel at UPH.
Unit Details:
Patient types include pre-/post-procedure heart cath, cardiac cath, and possibly EP patients.
Shift & Scheduling:
Monday-Friday; shifts may begin as early as 0600 but may start later based on cases.
Unless the unit is closed, contractors are required to work 1-2 of 3 upcoming winter holidays.
No weekends.
No call.
Floating Requirements:
Primary care is Cardiac Holding, with possible floating across Vascular Holding and Diagnostic Cardiology.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
To help match you with the right jobs, we use AI tools (our own and some from outside partners) to review your application and see how your background lines up with what each role needs. By applying, you agree to let us use your application and personal data for this.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
PACU nurses communicate with patients' families and must be compassionate and professional. They also maintain patient safety and closely observe patients' level of consciousness. Shifts are typically 12 hours and many jobs require on-call commitments. Nurses working in the PACU must thrive in fast-paced environments as there is a high turnover of patients. There are many exciting job opportunities for PACU nurses. The annual salary in the United States for nurses working in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on location and experience.
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Travel Nurse Jobs in Iowa
Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) nurses care for patients immediately after surgeries in the recovery room. PACU nurses monitor vital signs, control pain, and administer medications. These nurses must be skilled in critical thinking and have critical care experience because they closely monitor patients as they emerge from anesthesia. PACU nurses transfer patients from PACU to various units and need to be clear communicators with other nurses and members of the healthcare team. Explore the many PACU travel nurse jobs today.