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Travel RN - PACU

Job in Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-10-04
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Surgical Assistant, RN Nurse, ICU Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 46 - 60 USD Hourly USD 46.00 60.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position supporting a high-volume ortho surgical program, requiring at least 1 year of recent PACU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Requirements
  • Active CO or compact RN license required
  • Minimum 1 year of current PACU experience required
  • BLS and ACLS certification required
  • Knowledge of PT/OT instructions for joint patients preferred
  • Comfortable with bedside teaching preferred
  • US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
  • One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri candidates)
  • No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
Responsibilities
  • Work in a 17-bay Pre/Post surgical PACU unit supporting 4 ORs
  • Caseload includes total joint, sports medicine, foot/ankle, podiatry, hand and nerve surgeries along with general surgery procedures (hernia, lap appy, lap chole) and breast/plastic reconstruction cases
  • Approximately 80% orthopedic and 20% general surgery case mix
  • Patient ratios are 1:2 in Pre-Op, 1:1 in PACU Phase 1, and 2:2 in Phase 2
  • Uses stretchers, blood glucose monitors, vital sign monitors, and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
  • Charting is done in Meditech
  • Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • 13-week assignment length
  • Provide perianesthesia nursing care across Pre-Op and PACU phases for a primarily orthopedic surgical population
  • Work alongside a dedicated anesthesia provider team and experienced surgeons
  • Join a full-time core staff with years of tenure and strong team morale
  • Collaborate with floor nurses for patient admission processes

    Facility is newly built within the last 5 years and known for being clean and modern
  • Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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