Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,935 per week

Job Summary

Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a Level I trauma center in Saint Louis, Missouri. This role involves managing complex postoperative patients, including those on vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovering from general anesthesia. The position requires at least one year of critical care or trauma Level I experience and involves night shift hours.

Job Details

• Location: Saint Louis, MO
• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Employment Type: Travel

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), Vent management, IV starting, Telemetry, Critical Care experience
• RN license in Missouri or equivalent compact license; license in hand required at time of submission for Illinois
• PACU, Critical Care, Level I Trauma Center experience
• Must pass Relias EKG exam and interpret/manage dysrhythmias
• Willingness to pre-op patients for first cases from 0530-0730 when no patients are in PACU

Additional Experience

• PACU, Critical Care, Level I Trauma Center experience
• Trauma Level II experience

Special Requirements

• Proficiency in managing complicated postoperative patients including multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from anesthesia
• Willingness to pre-op patients for first cases from 0530-0730 when no patients are present in PACU

Special Requirements

• No local candidates within 75 miles of the facility
• Valid MO or IL licensure required
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted; all RTO must be finalized at the time of submission
• Orientation includes 40 hours and parking in designated garages; straight night shift allows free employee parking
• Will need to complete required lab and module trainings prior to start date

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.