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San Luis Obispo, California Registered Nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit. This position provides pre- and post-operative and procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with diverse healthcare needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, equipment use, recovery care, and discharge in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details Required
Associate degree or equivalent; current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice; completion of a basic cardiac arrhythmia class with a passing score; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification through an approved organization; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through an approved organization.
Bachelors degree in nursing; at least six months of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last two years; at least one year of pre- and post-operative diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory experience.
Rotating 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Additional Information: Provides phase-two post-operative recovery care; interprets electrocardiogram (ECG) rhythms; recognizes and responds to cardiac, respiratory, and other emergent conditions; develops and evaluates individualized care plans; delegates care according to competency and scope of practice; educates patients and families; completes accurate and timely documentation; performs unit-specific safety and quality checks; and collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient care.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits
About the role
This position provides pre- and post-operative and procedure care for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients with diverse healthcare needs. Responsibilities include patient assessment, education, equipment use, recovery care, and discharge in a fast-paced environment.