Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with Epic charting experience for a 13-week teaching hospital assignment requiring MN licensure.

• Acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation, 317 staffed beds
• PACU/Pre-Op/Phase 2 recovery role covering both the main hospital and Day Surgery Center (two locations within the same hospital system)
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• 5x8-hour shifts with day ) and evening ) options; additional shift start times available (0530, 0800, 0930, 1100, 1300)
• Weekend shifts required as needed per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required between the main hospital and Day Surgery Center, or to nearby affiliate hospitals
• Epic (Excellian) EMR experience required

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NIHSS certification required; PALS is preferred
• 1-2 years of recent PACU/specialty experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Skilled in airway management, ventilator care, and extubation
• Experience with cardiovascular monitoring including arterial lines and Swan-Ganz catheters preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience caring for patients following neuro, ortho, GI, GYN, vascular, and general surgery procedures
• Experience with pre/post-operative care including assessments, discharge instructions, and medication reconciliation

• Provide recovery care to patients across multiple surgical specialties including neuro, cardiac, ortho, GI, GYN, vascular, and plastics
• Support patients through various anesthesia types including general, MAC, spinal, and nerve blocks
• Perform pre-op assessments, education, and post-op discharge planning
• Scrubs provided by the unit
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered, as no local candidates are accepted for this position
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests should ideally not exceed 5 days
• Candidates who previously worked as perm staff or per diem must have a 3-month gap since their last shift before being eligible for this assignment
• Minnesota state fingerprinting requirements apply, which may require travel to a Live Scan location for candidates outside the state

American Traveler Job  #P-747343. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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.