Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Anchorage, Alaska.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a night shift acute care hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of PACU experience and multiple advanced certifications.

• Work in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) of an acute care hospital
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 4x10 hour shifts (21:00-7:30)
• Required to work every weekend, either Saturday or Sunday
• On-call responsibilities required
• Cerner charting system used, with EPIC experience preferred
• PACU Phase 1 skills required

• Active AK RN license required prior to start; compact license accepted at time of submission
• Current certifications required: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• CPAN/CAPA certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Prior charge nurse experience preferred
• Trauma Level II hospital experience preferred

• Deliver post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures
• Must be culturally sensitive to the Native population served by the facility
• 40 hours of hospital orientation and 36 hours of department orientation required
• Any color or pattern of scrubs permitted
• Local candidates not accepted; minimum 100-mile radius rule applies
• Previous staff must have a 2-year gap before returning as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• COVID vaccination required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-760542. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.