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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Wilmington, North Carolina
New Hanover Regional Medical Center

$1,355-1,998/week

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Certification details

Certs: ACLS, BCLS, PALS
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Charge Nurse Experience, Conscious Sedation, FHM, ICP, Telemetry, Vents, ICU background exp prior to PACU and Pediatric Experience.

Job details

RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.
36 hours only Unit will accept contracts from 13 weeks+ up to March 15, 2025 (hard stop) to get the unit through the holidays!!
Shift: 12HR NIGHTS
RTO: 7 days MAX;
Call Requirement: once every four weeks
Float Requirement: Float to areas of overflow patients (typically over to surgical short stay)
Weekend Requirement: Varies
New hires receive a comprehensive, individualized orientation tailored to their experience and skill level.

Job requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: 2
Traveler Experience: REQUIRED
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Must have ICU experience
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Charge Nurse Experience, Conscious Sedation, FHM, ICP, Telemetry, Vents, ICU background exp prior to PACU and Pediatric Experience.

Schedule information

Ratios: 1:2
Shift: 12HR NIGHTS
Call Requirement: once every four weeks
Float Requirement: Float to areas of overflow patients (typically over to surgical short stay)
Weekend Requirement: Varies
SCHEDULING TYPE: Schedule Committee

Unit specific information

UNIT DETAILS: Phase 1 Recovery Unit provides observation and care of the patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Cardiac Monitor - Blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, O2 saturation, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers for vascular checks, fetal heart monitor, EKOS, SCD pumps, wound vacs
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, Perfect Serve

Additional Details

Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team.
Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed.

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749 beds
Epic Systems Corporation

ADDRESS2131 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401

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About Wilmington, NC

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.

Transportation

Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.

Demographics

Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.

Things to Do

Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.

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