Travel PACU RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring critical care experience and a TN or compact RN license.

• Recovery Room/PACU unit on day shift, 3x12s, 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, with flexibility required
• 13-week assignment
• Call requirements include one night per week from 8 PM to 7 AM and one 24-hour weekend call (Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week schedule
• No float requirement
• No block scheduling
• Patient ratios range from 1:2 to 1:1
• Provides total patient care
• Uses Cerner-Surgi Net EMR
• Scrubs provided

• Active RN license (TN or Compact) required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment start
• Minimum 1 year of recent critical care experience (PACU, ICU, or ED) required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates not considered
• RTO requests must be less than 1 week
• Candidates who worked as permanent staff at any CHS facility within the past 2 years will not be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-767113. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.