Travel PACU RN

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

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse - PACU with SD or compact RN license and critical care experience for night shift consideration, requiring at least 1.5 years of experience.

• Work in a Pre Op-PACU unit with 24 Pre-Op/Phase 2 beds and 19 PACU beds
• Patient population ranges from infants to geriatric, with limited infant recovery training provided
• Assists with prep and discharge of Endo patients but does not work Intra-Op
• Cares for Ambulatory/Elective and Acute care/Trauma patients
• Staffing ratios:
  Pre-Op 1:2-3, PACU 1:1 or 1:2, Phase 2 1:2-4, dependent on acuity
• Charting system is EPIC; also uses Omnicell and Baxter IV pumps
• Shift options include Days/Variable (3x12s, ) or Nights (4x10s, , scheduled in a row)
• Night shift requires critical care experience with ICU cases including hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients
• Floating required to Pre Op, PACU, Endo prep/discharge, and Phase 2 as needed
• Weekend call rotation required every 4 weeks (varied hours Fri-Sun)
• Weekday on-call shift ) required approximately every 3-5 weeks, except for Night RN position
• On-call response time is 15 minutes with sleep room available

• Active SD or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS
• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Completion of an approved nursing education program required
• Night shift RN role requires critical care/ICU experience with hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients
• Competency required in IV insertion, ventilator training, epidural/PCA setup, blood product transfusion initiation, and moderate sedation monitoring
• Comfortability with Preop, Recovery, and Discharge of patients required
• Must be able to care for boarded patients when hospital census is full

• Provide pre-op, recovery, and discharge care across Pre Op, PACU, Phase 2, and Endo prep areas
• Unit supported by CNAs, charge nurses, clinical resource nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and anesthesia/CRNA team
• Orientation includes one week with a day spent in each department (Pre Op, PACU, Phase II, Endo)
• May be expected to precept nursing students
• Scrub color required:
  Navy Blue
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Holiday coverage required for 2 holidays per year, rotated among call teams
• Time off requests are approved through the Manager, and no RTO is considered during the first 3 weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius, as local travelers are not accepted

American Traveler Job  #P-765127. 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.