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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Phoenix, Arizona
Maricopa Medical Center

$1,800-2,268/week

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Position: PACU RN – 60% Adults 40% Peds
Ratios: 1:2 Days/Nights/Weekends
Pt Age Group: Neonates-Geriatrics
Min Years of Exp: 1 year PICU OR ICU and 1 year of phase 1 experience in a mixed peds/adult PACU at a level 1 trauma hospital. Could also be RN with a mix of PEDs and Adult PACU experience but they must have both in work history.
First-Timer OK: No – would possibly consider if candidate meets all requirements and has very strong experience
Local OK: Yes
Preferred Experience: Teaching Hospital Experience
Weekend REQ: varied – discussed during interview
On-Call REQ: 4-6 call shifts per 6-week schedule. Will be further discussed during interview
Floating Details: N/A
Open to Block: No
Blackout RTO Dates (if applicable):10/31, 11/28-30, 12/24-25, 12/31-1/1

Job requirements

Min Years of Exp: 1 year PICU OR ICU and 1 year of phase 1 experience in a mixed peds/adult PACU at a level 1 trauma hospital.
Required Certs: ACLS, BLS, PALS
Required Skills: Trauma level 1, Pediatrics & Adult care, Central line care/management, IV vasopressors, Care of Ventilated patients, Chest tube management, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocols

Schedule information

Ratios: 1:2 Days/Nights/Weekends
Weekend REQ: varied – discussed during interview
On-Call REQ: 4-6 call shifts per 6-week schedule. Will be further discussed during interview

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Additional Details

First-Timer OK: No – would possibly consider if candidate meets all requirements and has very strong experience
Local OK: Yes
Open to Block: No
Blackout RTO Dates (if applicable):10/31, 11/28-30, 12/24-25, 12/31-1/1

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