Travel PACU RN - $2,592 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic Pre Op / PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Brooklyn, New York.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/08/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 37 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x7.5hrs
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Ambulatory PACU RN for a 13-week travel contract requiring an active NY RN license and a minimum of 1-2 years of Ambulatory PACU experience.

• Work in the Ambulatory PACU unit of an outpatient/ambulatory surgical care setting
• Care for patients undergoing endoscopic, laparoscopic, and urology procedures
• Provide recovery care for patients receiving local anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and post-epidural management
• Perform cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Manage hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia protocols and insulin administration
• Perform IV insertion and maintenance
• Uses Epic documentation system
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (5x7.5 hours, 37.5 hours weekly)
• No weekend requirements

• Active New York State RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1-2 years of Ambulatory PACU experience required
• Experience with Phase I PACU and Pre-Op/Post-Op care required
• Experience administering emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents required
• Skilled in pre-op assessments, patient education, and medication reconciliation
• Experience obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG and operative/procedural consents required
• Knowledge of Malignant Hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment/management, and RASS scale required
• Epic charting experience preferred but not required
• COVID vaccine required with no exceptions

• Responsibilities include pre-op assessments, patient education, medication administration, and discharge instructions
• Provide pre- and post-endoscopy and post-operative care
• Maintain isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Returning NYU perm staff must wait 1 year before becoming eligible to return as a traveler
• RTO must be 5 days or less, with no RTO permitted within the first 2 weeks of the assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-735932. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 37 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.