Open Position: RN - PACU

Estimated Gross Weekly Pay: $2583.36

Opportunity:

PACU/Preop/Phase II RN

Job Details:

* 13-week assignment
* Day shift with variable shift times: 7:00 AM?7:00 PM, 8:00 AM?8:00 PM, 9:00 AM?9:00 PM, 10:00 AM?10:00 PM, or 11:00 AM?11:00 PM
* 3x12 shift schedule
* Guaranteed 60 hours per 2-week period; traveler may be called off for one 12-hour shift per 2-week period
* On-call required: 1 call shift per week
* Call shifts are primarily overnight (10:30 PM?7:00 AM); all nurses must choose either one Saturday night or one Sunday night call shift
* Limited daytime call shifts available: nurses may choose only one Sunday 6:30 AM?7:00 PM or one Sunday 10:00 AM?7:00 PM call shift
* Nurses must be at the hospital within 30 minutes of being called; call sleep rooms are available on site
* Weekend coverage is on-call only; number of weekend shifts per contract varies
* May float to like units within scope to meet facility needs
* Block scheduling not available
* Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
* Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
* Pediatric experience preferred
* Trauma Level II experience preferred
* Patient ratio: 2:1
* Patient age groups served: neonates, infants, adolescents, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
* Must be comfortable with Phase I PACU, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, central line care and management, IV vasopressors, narcotics and opioid analgesics, reversal agents, external ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, conscious sedation, post-epidural management, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment and management, PCA pump management, and RASS
* Surgical specialties include: general, bariatrics, ENT, gynecology, neuro, ophthalmology, orthopedics, vascular, and pediatric PACU
* Anesthesia types include: general, local, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), nerve blocks, and spinal
* Charting system: Epic (preferred experience)
* Scrubs provided by facility
* Parking is free
* Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
* Alaska RN license must be in hand for offer; compact license must be in hand at submission
* 2 professional references required, covering 1 year within the last 3 years
* Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
* All requested time off must be submitted upfront during the submittal process

Facility:

This acute care hospital is a Magnet-designated facility and a recognized Level II Trauma Center, honored as a U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital in Alaska. With 407 staffed beds and a 16-bed PACU unit with a daily census of approximately 40 patients, the facility offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary support network including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality patient care across a wide range of surgical specialties and patient populations.

Location:

Alaska

Alaska offers a truly unique and breathtaking backdrop for healthcare professionals, with unparalleled access to stunning natural landscapes, wildlife, and world-class outdoor adventures including hiking, fishing, and skiing. Working in Alaska provides an extraordinary opportunity to experience one of the most distinct and awe-inspiring environments in the United States while making a meaningful impact in an underserved region.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Noor Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Physicial Requirements:

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, which may include standing for extended periods, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. Physicial demands may vary depending on assignment and client-site requirements.