Travel Hospital PACU Nurse | Lexington, North Carolina

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Job Description

Experience life in Lexington, NCa welcoming destination blending Southern charm with countless opportunities to explore nature, history, and vibrant local culture. Working as a travel PACU pediatric RN here offers more than just career enrichment: you'll find yourself part of a dynamic medical environment in a city renowned for its hospitality and community spirit. Lexingtons central location allows for easy weekend getaways and outdoor adventures during your downtime, enhancing both your career and your personal journeys.

This travel assignment will place you in a distinguished, academic medical center that serves as a level 1 trauma and stroke center, widely recognized for its leadership in both clinical outcomes and teaching. Collaborate alongside seasoned professionals, experience a range of workplace practices, grow your skill set, and add impressive experience to your resume in a bustling 20-bay PACU averaging 3040 pediatric patients each day.

Schedule/Hours:

• Travel assignment with variable scheduling

Qualifications/Experience:

• RN, current licensure
• 1 year of pediatric critical care required, 2+ years preferred
• Experience with at least one previous travel assignment (first-time travelers not accepted)
• BLS and PALS certifications required
• Comfortable managing gtts (heparin, insulin, some cardiac)
• Self-motivated, adaptable, excellent team player
• Experience with telemetry, post-op care, and occasional adult patients

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Deliver high-quality care to primarily pediatric post-op patients (ages 017)
• Assess, monitor, and manage acute post-anesthesia needs within an open bay environment
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, including educators and transport staff
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Omnicell, and Philips monitors
• Occasional floating to care for adult post-op patients as unit needs dictate

Benefits/Perks:

• Tax-advantaged stipends to maximize your earnings
• Comprehensive travel assistance to support all logistics
• Premium compensation packages
• Healthcare benefits and 401(k) for long-term security
• Onsite perks like complimentary scrubs and free parking
• Opportunity for professional growth in an academic, high-acuity setting
• Expand your resume working with advanced technology and diverse patient cases

Ready for a rewarding assignment that will expand your expertise and take you someplace new? Submit your application now and begin your next adventure in Lexington!