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Provide post-anesthesia care for a diverse patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
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Manage complex clinical needs including IV therapy (blood products, central/PICC line care, IV starts), respiratory care (ventilated patients, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, End-Tidal CO2), and neuro care (craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, stroke scale)
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Perform cardiac monitoring and intervention including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line management, dysrhythmia management, and CPR
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Support surgical recovery across a broad range of specialties including ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, bariatric, colorectal, gynecology, ophthalmology, urology, and more
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Conduct monitoring and assessments including lab values, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia, pain management, PCA, and RASS scoring
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Participate in on-call rotation, holiday coverage (expected to work at least one holiday per 13-week contract), and float within skillset as needed; EPIC charting required
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Active Virginia state RN license or active Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
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ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
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EPIC EMR experience required
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Minimum of one year of PACU experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
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Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility (measured from address on driver's license) to be eligible; candidates residing within 100 miles are generally not accepted — limited exceptions may apply for candidates residing 50–99.9 miles away (one 13-week assignment, no extension eligibility)
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Experience with pediatric patient management in a PACU or surgical setting
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Familiarity with pre/post-op procedures including EKG, consent processes, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight catheterization
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Experience in a high-acuity, high-volume surgical environment with diverse specialty coverage
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Prior travel nursing experience in an acute care or teaching hospital setting
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Opportunity to work at a large, Magnet-designated acute care teaching hospital that serves as the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics, offering exposure to a wide range of complex surgical specialties
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Work within a nationally recognized, advanced-care environment affiliated with a major medical school, providing a dynamic and professionally enriching travel assignment
