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:
  12 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a teaching hospital with 1:1 patient ratios and required Epic charting experience.

• Provide care in PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase 2 Recovery settings across the main hospital and a Day Surgery Center within the same health system
• Patient ratio of 1:1
• Day shift schedule with 4x12 hour shifts starting at 0800, 0930, or 1100
• Weekend shifts required as needed per unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Float required between main hospital and Day Surgery Center locations within scope
• Acute care teaching hospital with Level III trauma designation and 317 staffed beds

• Active MN RN license (pending license accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• 1-2 years of PACU/Pre-Op/Phase 2 experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic (Excellian) charting experience required
• Minimum one supervisor reference required for consideration

• Care for surgical patients across a wide range of specialties including cardiac, neuro/spine, ortho, vascular, GI, GYN, urology, and plastics
• Perform pre-op and post-op assessments, patient education, discharge instructions, and medication reconciliation
• Skilled in airway management, ventilator care, chest tube management, and arterial/central line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and hemodynamic management preferred
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Candidates must be gone at least 3 months from last shift worked as a perm employee (staff or per diem) to be eligible for return
• RTO should ideally be limited to no more than 5 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pre-start onboarding modules required, averaging 8 hours of completion time
• Scrubs provided by the unit

American Traveler Job  #P-749657. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.