About this Job

Active MN License Required

Recruiters:

• this is a surgery center; M-F
• no call required
• they accept a flu declination and a COVID exemption
• this is an 8-week assignment

Unit details:

• Required Certs: BLS, ACLS, PALS (ACLS & PALS are preferred but not required)
• Number of Suites? 6
• Number of Cases per day? 15-30
• Skills required? One year of Pre Operative or PACU experience required. Medical / surgical nursing experience.

Assess patient’s preoperative and postoperative status at intervals according to facility or health care organization policies and procedures to include the patient’s
o cardiovascular system,
o respiratory system and airway management needs,
o neurological system,
o hemodynamic stability,
o pain and comfort needs, and
o mental status.

• General experience needed; Ortho, General Surgery, ENT, Podiatry, Plastics Preferred
• Is Call Required? No call
• Scrubs are provided
• Charting system? Paper charting

Facility/Department Description
Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.
As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge

PACU RN requirements

Travel nurses work for a limited amount of time at a particular location, providing patient care and support before moving on to their next exciting adventure. Travel healthcare professionals are experienced caregivers who adapt quickly to change and enjoy learning new things. Take your skills on the road and explore somewhere new—all while earning a great living!

Basic travel nursing requirements include:

• 1-2 years recent experience in the job's primary area of care
• Active license or appropriate accreditation in one of the 50 US states
• Additional requirements & certifications as may be requested by the specificfacility/unit
• An enthusiastic, adventurous spirit with a desire to help

Travel nursing in Vadnais Heights, MN

Known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes, Minnesota makes up an important piece of America's northern border with the Great Lakes and Canada. Nearly 60% of Minnesota residents live in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metro area, which is known for its prospering business and arts community. Boasting some of the country's most beautiful deciduous forests, no matter where you work in Minnesota you'll be greeted by fantastic scenery and welcoming people.

Why become a Fastaff Traveler?

More than two decades ago, Fastaff pioneered the practice of Rapid Response® travel nurse staffing. Since then, the company has grown to become the leading provider of urgent and crucial temporary registered nurses to help hospitals provide continuous, high-quality patient care, while offering premium pay to registered nurses. In partnering with many of the nation’s largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities as well as small community hospitals, Fastaff provides enriching employment opportunities to RNs while also providing the highest pay in the industry to meet acute staffing needs and provide unparalleled patient care.

Fastaff Travel Nursing is an equal employment opportunity employer. Fastaff’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Fastaff also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Fastaff’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.