Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/09/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2 years of critical care and PACU experience.

• Phase I PACU unit within a Level I Trauma Center at a Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• 38 patient bays with an average daily census of 70-90 patients
• Unit operates 24/7 and has its own dedicated PCT/transport team
• Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients
• Recovers surgical patients from neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant cases
• Does not recover open heart surgeries or liver transplants
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hours, 12:00-22:30
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• No holiday coverage required
• Floating required within PACU or Pre Op units only
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active MO RN license or compact license required (not tied to another compact state)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV starts, IV vasopressor administration, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients
• Previous charge experience preferred
• ICU/ED experience must be reflected in work history

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for a wide range of acute surgical patients, including those requiring artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive drugs
• Night shift staff will need to learn how to work up a pre-op patient
• First-time travelers accepted, provided they meet the 2 years of Level I critical care/ICU and PACU experience requirement
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Facial hair must allow for proper respirator fit testing or must be shaved
• Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any facility within the health system as a traveler
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service

American Traveler Job  #P-746390. 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.