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Travel RN - PACU

Listing for: American Traveler, LLC.
Per diem position Listed on 2026-11-06
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Surgical Assistant, ICU Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60 - 85 USD Hourly USD 60.00 85.00 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

American Traveler is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of PACU experience and a California RN license.

Requirements
  • Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission)
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
  • ICU or ED experience preferred in addition to PACU experience
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Skills in airway assessment, intubation assistance, ventilator care, and ABG interpretation
  • Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PICC line care
  • Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and arterial line management
  • Familiarity with pre/post-operative patient care including EKG, consent, and medication reconciliation
  • Experience with various surgical specialties including ortho, gyn, urology, and neuro/spine cases
  • Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable setting
  • Full SSN and DOB required for compliance processing
Responsibilities
  • Work in the PACU unit, covering Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, and Pre-Post care
  • Supports ambulatory/outpatient and inpatient surgical patient populations
  • Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, variable 7, 8, 9, or 11 hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  • Epic EMR experience required
  • Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted site
  • Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties including ortho, GI, GYN, urology, and plastics
  • Administer and monitor medications such as antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and reversal agents
  • Perform patient assessments, discharge instructions, and follow-up calls as part of recovery care
  • Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
  • All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront, as post-offer changes may not be accommodated
  • Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate
  • Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate
  • Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month break, provided they live more than 50 miles from the facility
  • Only one submission allowed at a time within the Providence Health System
  • First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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