Travel PACU RN

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

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU/Same Day Surgery position requiring VT or compact license and prior same day surgery experience.

• Same Day Surgery Center within a critical access community hospital
• 8-bay unit seeing up to 17 patients per day
• Adult and geriatric patient population, ages 16 and older
• 2 operating rooms and 1 procedure room, primarily outpatient with limited inpatient procedures
• Day shift, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM, 32 hrs/week guaranteed with additional hours from call
• Call responsibilities 2-3 days/week and call required two weekends per month
• Role is mostly PACU but includes stepping into the OR to assist as needed
• Uses Cerner EMR

• Active VT or compact RN license required prior to start
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 2 years of Same Day Surgery experience required
• Experience working in a rural or outpatient facility required
• Admitting and discharge experience required
• Phase I and Phase II/PACU experience required
• IV start experience required
• Experience preparing the OR for surgery (pre-op), not just the patient
• Strong assessment, IV, and patient education skills required
• PACU/ICU experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience highly preferred

• Responsible for admission and discharge of surgical/procedure patients, including nursing admission assessments and Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care
• Must multitask well and communicate effectively with nursing and physician colleagues
• Strong time management and customer service skills essential
• Hospital-provided scrubs required
• Must work two holiday blocks if scheduled:
  Thanksgiving Day through the following weekend, Christmas Eve through Christmas Day and the following weekend, and New Year's Eve through New Year's Day and the following weekend
• Travelers may not take all holidays off
• No more than 5 days of RTO accepted, and all requests must be finalized prior to submission
• This is a rural community without public transportation, so candidates must have their own vehicle
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this assignment
• 8 hours of non-billable orientation required

American Traveler Job  #P-764662. Pay package is based on 8 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.