Travel PACU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital, requiring Level II trauma experience and prior travel assignment experience.

• Night shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM), with 4x12 schedules available upon request
• PACU unit with 1:2 patient ratios
• Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Supports a wide range of surgical specialties including trauma, neurosurgery, ortho, ENT, GI, GYN/oncology, urology, and more
• EPIC charting experience required
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 shifts in a 6-week schedule block
• On-call rotation assigned via sign-up sheet
• Floating required within skillset

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CCRN and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy including blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Respiratory care skills including ventilator management, chest tube care, airway management, tracheostomy care, extubation, and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Neuro skills including craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale assessment
• Cardiac skills including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with surgical specialties such as ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal procedures
• Monitoring and assessment skills including lab value interpretation, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain management, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Pediatric patient management experience
• Pre/post-op skills including EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight catheterization

• Work within a Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics at a Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital affiliated with a medical school
• Hold holiday coverage for one holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Local candidates within 100 miles (measured from driver's license address) are not accepted, with limited exceptions for inpatient RNs at reduced bill rates or shorter eligibility
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Facility does not permit travelers to return after working 365 days on assignment, regardless of separation period, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by leadership
• All RTO requests must be submitted in advance

American Traveler Job  #P-775575. 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.