Travel RN - PACU

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Travel RN - PACU

Travel RN - PACU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 11, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring KY or compact RN license, 2 years of PACU experience, and Epic proficiency.

• Work in a friendly, self-contained surgical unit with 6 pre/post beds and 2 ORs
• Average patient ratio of 2:1
• Common procedures include lithotripsy, cystoscopy, and TURP/TURBT
• Medications administered include Fentanyl, Versed, and Dilaudid
• Day shift schedule of 7a-7p, 3 days per week for 36 hours
• Uses Epic EMR system
• On-call required, including one weekday shift from 7p-11p and weekend on-call no more than every 6th Saturday/Sunday 7a-7p
• Surgical scrubs provided

• Active KY or Compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
• Pre-op experience preferred
• Pre/post-anesthesia or circulator experience preferred
• Skilled in IV insertion, sedation administration, trach care, and CBI
• Ability to read telemetry and titrate medications

• Deliver patient- and family-centered care with a focus on safe, quality outcomes
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments, developing and implementing individualized care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and coordinate patient/family education
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor to licensed and non-licensed staff
• Delegate tasks appropriately while supporting teamwork and quality improvement initiatives
• Participate in regulatory compliance and practice governance activities

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

$2,216/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,808

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,232

Weekly Wages

$900/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 36 hours/wk = $900

Weekly Stipends

$1,316/wk

Lodging

$120.00 x 7 days = $840

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,216/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,041 - $2,216. The $2,216 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

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American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring KY or compact RN license, 2 years of PACU experience, and Epic proficiency.

• Work in a friendly, self-contained surgical unit with 6 pre/post beds and 2 ORs
• Average patient ratio of 2:1
• Common procedures include lithotripsy, cystoscopy, and TURP/TURBT
• Medications administered include Fentanyl, Versed, and Dilaudid
• Day shift schedule of 7a-7p, 3 days per week for 36 hours
• Uses Epic EMR system
• On-call required, including one weekday shift from 7p-11p and weekend on-call no more than every 6th Saturday/Sunday 7a-7p
• Surgical scrubs provided

• Active KY or Compact RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN…