Travel Nurse RN - PACU/Recovery

Ascension Health•Wichita, KS

39d•$1,365 - $2,072

About The Position

This position is a permanent, full time position made up of 8-13 week assignments - not a short term option or temporary contract. Ability to extend as needed. Benefited positions available, rate changes will apply. For more information about the internal Ascension Travel Program, please visit our site.

Requirements

Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric Advanced Life Support. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
One year of recent experience in PACU strongly preferred.
Local and national travel options are available depending on need. Candidates are stipend eligible for sites over 50+ miles from their permanent residence. Partner with Recruitment to learn more.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.
Follow aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards.
Evaluate patient's responses to treatments and interventions.
Manage patient's pain.
Anticipate case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.