Travel Nurse RN - PACU/Pre-Post Op - $1,905 to $2,099 per week in Walnut Creek, CA at AMN Healthcare
WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598
About the Job
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 12/3/2024 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1904.68 - $2099.03
WILL TAKE CALL Position Description: • PACU • MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION • Special skills required : exp with PEDS • Pt population : 321 beds in hospital, not teaching hosp, level II trauma. PACU care with pediatrics • Ratios : 1:2 , ratios are CA state mandated, will depend on patient acuity and census • Float requirements : none unless internal code triage called • Schedule/ Weekend requirements : on call x3 (x2 weekend call and x1 noc call) every 6wks • EMR – EPIC • Scrub Info : any color no jeans, detailed info will be provided with first day info Required upon submission: • Years of experience required : 2 years • MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION • Certs required : ACLS and PALS Preferred: • Certs preferred : CPAN (not req’d) • EMR: EPIC – experience preferred prior travel exp ***please note : prefer PACU experience with or without pediatrics over just ICU candidates - please make sure you are submitting PACU RNs PACU Facility Name: John Muir Walnut Creek Total # of Facility Beds: 321 Unit Name: PACU Unit Specialty: Click or tap here to enter text. Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 21 Teaching Facility: ? Y ? N Teaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y ? N Trauma Level: 2 Prior Travel Experience Required: ? Y ? N Minimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 2 years PACU Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 2 years PACU Certifications Required: BCLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications Preferred: CPAN Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: Per ASPAN guidelines **Average length of patient stay: 1-4 hours Circulate/Scrub as applicable: Click or tap here to enter text. Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: ? Y ? N #staff per shift: Click or tap here to enter text. Unit clerk/Secretary: ? Y ? N #staff per shift: One works 10-1830 Other: Click or tap here to enter text. #staff per shift: Click or tap here to enter text. Advanced Practice on the unit: Click or tap here to enter text. # Days of Orientation: 3 - 4 Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: ? U ? F Patient Care Modality: Primary Dress Code: Scrubs/color: Any color. No denim. Professional appearance. Shoes: Non-skid, closed toe, athletic shoes are ok, must wear heel strap with clogs Jewelry: Professional, Minimal, No facial piercing other than ears Hair/Beard: Professional, hair shoulder length and longer must be pulled back, facial hair must be neat and trimmed Nail Polish: No gels, acrylics, or extensions. All polish must in good condition without chips or cracks Documentation System: Epic Medication System: Pyxis Floating Required: ? Y ? N To what units/facilities: Click or tap here to enter text. Describe the rotation: Click or tap here to enter text. Charge required: ? Y ? N Scheduling: Call back is from Friday night to Sunday night, not Monday morning. Percentage of call backs is something I have to look into but I’d say best guess is 50%. Shift Hours: as posted with position Rotation Schedule: Click or tap here to enter text. Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements: on-call as needed Call Requirements: On-Call requirements: Assigned with schedule in same ratio with staff Call is assigned 2-4 times per 4 week stretch...or two pay periods. It’s not all at one time or one weekend as it’s important to assure proper rest periods and avoid double time. The call varies, depending on the need, but it is generally three 8 hour shifts every 4 week schedule. Hours may be 0900/1000-1730/1830 on weekend days, or 2300-0730 on weeknights/weekend night Holiday Requirements: on-call as needed Patient Population (Diagnoses): General surgery covering all specialties (except open heart) including pediatrics. Estimated % of patients with PA Catheters: 0-1% Vents: 5% Ventric/ICP Monitoring: 0 A-line/Swan Cath 0-1% Epidural Cath and Pumps 2% Patients recovered directly in ICU: No, vented patients go direct if bed available. Extensive PACU experience with flexibility, positive attitude. Age Range: peds-adult Special Equipment: (For example: IV Pumps: Type; Invasive Monitoring; Monitors: Type; ECMO; Ventilators: Type; ABG: Type) Phillips Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Anesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Who manages ventilators: RT, in collaboration with PACU RN Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: (For example: Drips; Infusions; Phlebotomy; Starting IVs; EKGs; Transports; Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) Click or tap here to enter text. Additional Unit Specific Information: Magnet Hospital Date Updated: 2-6-23 Updated By Full Name: Sarah Roland, MSN, BSN, RN Title: IVS Manager
Required Qualifications
CA RN lic
BLS, ACLS
PACU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO at the time of submission
Preferred Qualifications
PALS
Facility Location
Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek is a picture-perfect California town known for its ample wide open spaces. Although the majority of the city is developed and offers everything from an orchestra to countless restaurants and side-walk cafes, there is a lot of area that remains undeveloped in effort to preserve the region’s natural beauty.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 12/3/2024 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1904.68 - $2099.03
WILL TAKE CALL Position Description: • PACU • MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION • Special skills required : exp with PEDS • Pt population : 321 beds in hospital, not teaching hosp, level II trauma. PACU care with pediatrics • Ratios : 1:2 , ratios are CA state mandated, will depend on patient acuity and census • Float requirements : none unless internal code triage called • Schedule/ Weekend requirements : on call x3 (x2 weekend call and x1 noc call) every 6wks • EMR – EPIC • Scrub Info : any color no jeans, detailed info will be provided with first day info Required upon submission: • Years of experience required : 2 years • MUST HAVE CURRENT CA LIC AT TIME OF SUBMISSION • Certs required : ACLS and PALS Preferred: • Certs preferred : CPAN (not req’d) • EMR: EPIC – experience preferred prior travel exp ***please note : prefer PACU experience with or without pediatrics over just ICU candidates - please make sure you are submitting PACU RNs PACU Facility Name: John Muir Walnut Creek Total # of Facility Beds: 321 Unit Name: PACU Unit Specialty: Click or tap here to enter text. Total # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 21 Teaching Facility: ? Y ? N Teaching Hospital Experience Required: ? Y ? N Trauma Level: 2 Prior Travel Experience Required: ? Y ? N Minimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 2 years PACU Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 2 years PACU Certifications Required: BCLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications Preferred: CPAN Nurse Patient Ratio by shift: Per ASPAN guidelines **Average length of patient stay: 1-4 hours Circulate/Scrub as applicable: Click or tap here to enter text. Ancillary Assistance: CNA/ PCT: ? Y ? N #staff per shift: Click or tap here to enter text. Unit clerk/Secretary: ? Y ? N #staff per shift: One works 10-1830 Other: Click or tap here to enter text. #staff per shift: Click or tap here to enter text. Advanced Practice on the unit: Click or tap here to enter text. # Days of Orientation: 3 - 4 Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: ? U ? F Patient Care Modality: Primary Dress Code: Scrubs/color: Any color. No denim. Professional appearance. Shoes: Non-skid, closed toe, athletic shoes are ok, must wear heel strap with clogs Jewelry: Professional, Minimal, No facial piercing other than ears Hair/Beard: Professional, hair shoulder length and longer must be pulled back, facial hair must be neat and trimmed Nail Polish: No gels, acrylics, or extensions. All polish must in good condition without chips or cracks Documentation System: Epic Medication System: Pyxis Floating Required: ? Y ? N To what units/facilities: Click or tap here to enter text. Describe the rotation: Click or tap here to enter text. Charge required: ? Y ? N Scheduling: Call back is from Friday night to Sunday night, not Monday morning. Percentage of call backs is something I have to look into but I’d say best guess is 50%. Shift Hours: as posted with position Rotation Schedule: Click or tap here to enter text. Self-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements: on-call as needed Call Requirements: On-Call requirements: Assigned with schedule in same ratio with staff Call is assigned 2-4 times per 4 week stretch...or two pay periods. It’s not all at one time or one weekend as it’s important to assure proper rest periods and avoid double time. The call varies, depending on the need, but it is generally three 8 hour shifts every 4 week schedule. Hours may be 0900/1000-1730/1830 on weekend days, or 2300-0730 on weeknights/weekend night Holiday Requirements: on-call as needed Patient Population (Diagnoses): General surgery covering all specialties (except open heart) including pediatrics. Estimated % of patients with PA Catheters: 0-1% Vents: 5% Ventric/ICP Monitoring: 0 A-line/Swan Cath 0-1% Epidural Cath and Pumps 2% Patients recovered directly in ICU: No, vented patients go direct if bed available. Extensive PACU experience with flexibility, positive attitude. Age Range: peds-adult Special Equipment: (For example: IV Pumps: Type; Invasive Monitoring; Monitors: Type; ECMO; Ventilators: Type; ABG: Type) Phillips Respiratory available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Anesthesia available 24/7 for support ? Y ? N Who manages ventilators: RT, in collaboration with PACU RN Unit Specific Procedures and Protocols: (For example: Drips; Infusions; Phlebotomy; Starting IVs; EKGs; Transports; Weaning; Nebulizer to Inhaler; Starting IVs, performing venipuncture, Performing EKGs; Discontinuing sheaths) Click or tap here to enter text. Additional Unit Specific Information: Magnet Hospital Date Updated: 2-6-23 Updated By Full Name: Sarah Roland, MSN, BSN, RN Title: IVS Manager
Required Qualifications
CA RN lic
BLS, ACLS
PACU SCL and Reference within a year
RTO at the time of submission
Preferred Qualifications
PALS
Facility Location
Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Walnut Creek is a picture-perfect California town known for its ample wide open spaces. Although the majority of the city is developed and offers everything from an orchestra to countless restaurants and side-walk cafes, there is a lot of area that remains undeveloped in effort to preserve the region’s natural beauty.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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