Travel PACU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP
• 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:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Ambulatory Surgery Center PACU role requiring ACLS, PALS, and compact RN licensure.

• Work in an Ambulatory Surgery Center (DMEI) setting
• Recover phase 1 PACU patients ranging in age from 6 months to 95 years
• Manage airways, pain, and nausea in surgical eye patients
• Perform IV insertion and instill prescribed pupil-dilating drops
• Conduct patient interviews and assessments
• Familiarity with surgical eye cases (cataracts, cornea, retina, glaucoma, plastics) strongly preferred
• Day shift schedule with 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week

• Active RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or current multistate compact RN license (eNLC)
• Current BLS certification from AHA
• ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum of 1-2 years of nursing experience required
• Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program required, BSN preferred
• Strong IV skills and knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, and techniques
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain a fast pace and work effectively within a team

• Assume responsibility for an assigned group of patients and document nursing interventions and treatment responses
• Assist physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
• Administer medications and initiate, regulate, and monitor IV infusions and blood products
• Communicate care plans with patients and families throughout hospitalization and discharge
• Delegate tasks to support staff as needed
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible
• Facility strictly enforces credentialing and compliance deadlines, with no flexibility for start date delays

American Traveler Job  #P-761900. 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.