Travel PACU​/Pre Op​/Phase 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:
  
  11/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 8

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with at least 3 years of specialty experience and Epic charting skills for a teaching hospital assignment.

• Work in the PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase II Recovery units of an acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation
• Assigned to either the main hospital or the Day Surgery Center Perianesthesia department
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), with start times of 5:30 or 9:30
• Weekend shifts as needed
• No on-call requirements
• Float within scope to meet facility needs, including to the main hospital or Day Surgery Center
• Open to block scheduling arrangements
• Uses Epic (Excellian) for charting

• Active MN RN license (license in hand preferred, pending license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in PACU specialty
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, PALS
• Epic/Excellian charting experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

• Provide perianesthesia care across PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase II Recovery settings
• Care for a variety of surgical populations including cardiac, neuro/spine, ortho, vascular, GI, GYN, and plastics cases
• Perform skills such as airway assessment, extubation, chest tube management, arterial line management, and ABG interpretation
• Scrubs provided by the unit
• First-time travelers are not accepted
• Candidates must have been gone at least 3 months since last working as permanent staff to be eligible for rehire
• RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days
• Must reside at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted for this position
• Float coverage may extend to affiliate hospitals nearby

American Traveler Job  #P-766255. 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.