Travel Nurse RN - PACU/Pre-Post Op - $2,623 per week in Seattle, WA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Seattle
Posted on: July 3, 2025
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Job Description:
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a
qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Seattle, Washington, 98101! Pay
Information $2,623 per week About The Position Job Title:
Registered Nurse Profession: RN (Registered Nurse) Specialty: PACU
(Post Anesthesia Care Unit) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 10H Day,
Evening Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years of
inpatient PACU experience License: Valid Nursing License
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: Must have at least 2
years of inpatient PACU experience. Previous travel experience is
highly preferred. ICU experience is a bonus. Must be able to manage
two Phase 1 patients at once in a fast-paced environment. Must have
experience with pressors, airway support, extubated patients, chest
tubes, A-lines, PCA, PCEA, and complex pain management. Experience
with IV starts is required. Description: The PACU consists of three
separate areas with a combined bed capacity for pre-op and
recovery. On average, 66-80 cases are handled daily. Phase 1 and
Phase 2 care is provided, requiring travelers to staff both areas.
Nurse-to-patient ratios vary, with Phase I at 1:1 for high acuity
and for the first 30 minutes, then transitioning to 1:2. Phase II
has a ratio of 1:3. Stable bed waits are staffed at a ratio of 1:2.
Patient Care Technicians are available with a ratio of
approximately 1 PCT for every 3 RNs. Vented patients are not
recovered in the PACU, but non-vented patients are. RNs are
expected to read cardiac strips. The unit operates on a flexible
4-10 hour shift schedule from Monday to Friday with variable start
times. Call requirements include one instance every four weeks,
with a response time of 60 minutes. Floats may occur between three
designated areas as needed. The environment is fast-paced and
collaborative, requiring strong organizational skills and teamwork.
27886595EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel
Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing
with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different
patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Each
assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and
professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse
professional network can open doors to future career opportunities
and collaborations. Tailor your career path by selecting
assignments that align with your professional goals and interests.
This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that
resonate with your passion. Travel nurses may find themselves in
challenging situations that require effective crisis management.
This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings
and disaster response teams. Travel nursing offers flexibility in
terms of assignment duration and location. You can choose
short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility allows for
a better work-life balance.
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