Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU position covering Pre/Post/PACU Flex day shifts with call requirements and at least 1 year of experience.

• Covers Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU Flex day shift duties
• Schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 09:00-19:30 (4x10 hour shifts)
• Call requirements average 5-6 shifts per month
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Cares for inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient surgical patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery settings
• Performs cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, and IV therapy
• Administers IV vasopressors, narcotics, reversal agents, antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and emergency medications
• Manages patients receiving various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, spinal, and nerve blocks
• Cares for surgical patients across specialties including ortho, neuro, GI, GYN, urology, and ENT

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
• Charting system experience required (any system accepted, Meditech preferred)
• Experience with pre/post-operative patient care including discharge instructions and medication reconciliation
• Experience obtaining 12 lead EKG/ECG and operative consents

• Provides pre-op assessments, pre-op medications, and post-op care including follow-up phone calls
• Manages pain assessment, PCA pumps, and RASS monitoring
• Follows isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• Holiday coverage is required
• RTO should be kept to a minimum
• Former permanent employees must wait 12 months before returning as travelers
• Local candidates and first-time travelers are accepted at the same rate
• Travel pairs are accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-770531. 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.