2 Ohio Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
$2,013/wk
Contract Details
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Additional Information
References must cover at least 1 full year of relevant experience in specialty within the past 3 years.
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Required Skills/Experience:
Pre/post experience is required.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Previous Charge Experience: Preferred
Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
Required Credentials:
Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program.
Special Requests:
WB and CXS parking permits require annual payment upfront and are not available as monthly permits; the WMC parking permit is available monthly.
Parking options: WMC costs $224.80/month or $748.58 per 100 days; WB costs $196.20/year and includes shuttle service; CXS costs $393.96/year.
Unit Details:
Adult patient population.
Patient population includes pre/post cardiac OR procedures.
Unit procedures include CABG, AAA repair, TAVR, EVAR, Fem-Pop/Fem-Tib-Peroneal Bypass, angiogram, pulmonary decortication, and ablation.
Patient staffing ratios are 1:1 during the day and 1:2 at night.
Shift & Scheduling:
The schedule is 3x12's 8a-8:30p; 4x10s 10a-8:30p may be considered.
Call is included, with call requirements including every third-fourth weekend.
OSU requires all fingerprints to be completed within 72 hours of signing a contract for an OSU assignment. This is a client requirement, and timely completion is essential to maintaining the assignment and avoiding delays, pushes or cancellations.
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.
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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.
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