Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgery Center (Ambulatory) position requiring ACLS and PALS certifications, with preferred experience in surgical eye cases.

Details

• Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) setting
• Day shift, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (40 hours/week)
• Patient population ranges from 6 months to 95 years old, including Phase 1 PACU recovery
• Familiarity with surgical eye cases strongly preferred (cataracts, cornea, retina, glaucoma, plastics)
• Responsibilities include recovering Phase 1 PACU patients, airway management, and managing post-operative pain and nausea
• Strong IV skills required, including administration of IV infusions, blood products, and pupil-dilating drops

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or current multistate compact/eNLC)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Current ACLS and PALS certifications from the AHA
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; 2+ years strongly preferred
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
• Proficiency in patient assessment, IV therapy, airway management, and pain/nausea management
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care for patients with conditions ranging from simple to complex
• Responsibilities include patient assessments, documentation of nursing interventions, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and delegating tasks to support staff
• Communicates care plans and discharge instructions to patients and families
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong teamwork and the ability to adapt quickly
• Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a 6-month separation period before being eligible for a new contract (prior travelers may only extend once, for a total of 26 weeks)
• Compliance with onboarding requirements (drug screens, background checks, medical requirements) must begin immediately upon offer acceptance — this facility does not negotiate start dates for non-compliant travelers