Travel PACU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/23/2026
• 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 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications along with call coverage.

• Acute care PACU setting with Main PACU (19 beds) and Walters PACU (13 beds)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Common cases include trauma, GYN, ortho, general surgery, urology, breast, neuro, vascular, cardiac crani, TAVR, oncology, Whipples, bronchs, recovering cath lab, IR, and GI cases
• No burn or transplant cases
• ICU patients recover in PACU
• RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips
• Respiratory therapy assists with vents, CPAP, and Bi Pap
• Nurse aides available in Main PACU for patient care support
• Charge RN not required on this unit
• Floating required between Main and Walters PACU, with cross-trained staff floating to assist with discharges in Phase 1 and Phase 2
• Uses EPIC EMR
• 12-hour day shifts with self-scheduling for on-call shifts
• Weeknight and weekend call required, picking up 2 shifts within a 6-week period
• On-call response time of 1 hour
• No holiday call requirement

• Active WA or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• BSN not required for this position
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Active certifications required at time of consideration; pending certifications not accepted
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility

• Hospital provides scrubs
• Unit and department specific orientation provided, totaling 12 hours
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any Common Spirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-780103. 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.