Travel PACU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 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: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU position requiring high-acuity recovery experience and a minimum of 2 years ICU or 3 years ED background.

• Inpatient Phase I PACU setting caring for high acuity post-surgical patients
• Patient population includes ortho, spine, neuro, general, and oncology surgical cases
• Patient ratio of 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• Shift options are 3x12s: 9:00-21:30 or 11:00-23:30
• Weekend shifts required as needed per department needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within scope to Pre-op, PACU, Phase II, and Helping Hands areas in hospital, or to an affiliate hospital nearby
• Charting system is Epic/Excellian

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience or 3 years ED experience required
• Experience with high acuity PACU patients required
• PACU proficiency with ortho, spine, neuro, general, and oncology surgical patients required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: CAPA, CCRN, CPAN
• Experience with ventilators and post-op recovery of oncology, ortho, gyn, neuro, and general surgery patients required
• Ability to care for hemodynamically unstable patients in Phase I recovery required
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with PCA pump management, post-epidural management, and pre/post-op care required
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care across a variety of surgical specialties
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must be gone at least 3 months from last shift worked as a Perm (Staff or Per Diem) employee to be eligible for return
• RTO should be limited to no more than 5 days
• Does not accept local candidates; must live at least 100 miles from the facility
• Facility does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to those who previously worked as perm staff

American Traveler Job  #P-759873. 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.