Travel ContractTravel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
$2,180/week
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,180/weekPosted Today
Overview
- Start Date01/06/2025
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Estimated total pay
$2,180/weekBenefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Description
As a post-anesthesia care unit nurse (RN PACU), you will provide short-term care to patients immediately following surgery, from 30 minutes to several hours post-op. Patient observation is essential to your job, including regularly taking vitals, ensuring proper breathing, and administering oxygen or pain medication when necessary. You may also care for patients in the pre-op setting managing their needs and preparing them for surgery. In this role, you must quickly respond to any change in a patient's condition, beginning CPR if necessary.
Minimum Requirements- At least 1 year of recent acute care experience in specialty
- Active RN license
- 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
Cross Country Job ID #1016974. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
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About
Cross Country Nurses is one of the oldest, largest and most trusted nurse staffing agencies in the United States. Join our team and customize a career that lets you shoot for the stars, both on the job and off.
We have assignments available at facilities in all 50 states, including a number of exclusive opportunities open only to our nurses. The adventure of a lifetime awaits!
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About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:Cost of Living
- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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