Travel PACU RN - $2,554 per week

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• 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 14, 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 at least 1-2 years of Ambulatory PACU experience.

• Work in an Ambulatory Care outpatient surgical setting within the PACU unit
• Care for patients undergoing endoscopic, laparoscopic, and urology procedures
• Provide Phase I PACU recovery care including pre-op and post-op patient management
• Utilizes Epic for documentation
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM (5x7.5 hours, 37.5 hours weekly)
• No weekend shifts required

• Active New York State RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1-2 years of Ambulatory PACU experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition and management required
• Experience with hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia protocols and insulin administration required
• Skilled in IV insertion and maintenance
• Experience recovering patients from local anesthesia, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and post-epidural management required
• Experience administering emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents required
• Competency in pre-op assessments, patient education, medication reconciliation, and review of History & Physical required
• Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG and operative/procedural consents required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions/PPE and Malignant Hyperthermia protocol required
• Experience with pain assessment/management and use of the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) required
• Epic charting experience preferred but not required
• Copy of certifications, hard copy of license, SSN, and DOB required for consideration
• Two managerial references required (Charge RN references not accepted)
• COVID vaccination required with no exceptions

• Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-operative care including patient education, discharge instructions, and medication administration
• Support surgical recovery for ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedic, plastics, endoscopic/laparoscopic, urology, and endocrine cases
• Work collaboratively within a Phase I PACU team in an outpatient ambulatory surgery environment
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Requested time off must be 5 days or less, with no RTO permitted during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Previous NYU Langone permanent staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• Employee parking available at no cost, with street parking also accessible

American Traveler Job  #P-747405. 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.