Travel RN - PACU

### **Assignment Overview** * Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs * Hours: 36 hrs/wk * Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 * Length: 13 weeks * Openings: 1 ### **Description** American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a night shift assignment requiring PACU or Pre/Post Op experience and current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications. ### **Details** * PACU unit caring for pre op, Phase I, and Phase 2 recovery patients * Supports all major surgical/procedural populations excluding critical care patients * Patients include both pediatric and adult populations across 34 ORs on two floors * Must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed * Performs special procedures including regional anesthesia and ECT * Uses specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Accuvein * Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15) * Patient ratio of 1:2 * 2-3 scheduled weekends per contract * Epic EMR experience required * No call-in requirement ### **Requirements** * Active RN license, Compact or Louisiana (LA), required in hand upon submission * Current certifications required: ACLS, BCLS, PALS (AHA certifications required) * Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required * Prior PACU or Pre/Post Op experience preferred, critical care post op experience also preferred * Epic charting system experience required * Driver's license required for consideration * Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission) ### **Additional Information** * Provide pre and post operative nursing care across multiple surgical and procedural settings * May be assigned to an emergency response team during facility emergencies, with expectations to remain onsite or serve on a relief team * Must be willing to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's * Orientation held 5 days a week * Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RNs not accepted) * All RTO must be disclosed on profile and discussed during interview * Candidates must live more than 65 miles from the facility; local candidates not accepted * Previous permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must be separated from the health system for one full year before returning as a travel employee