American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position in a Level I Trauma Center with critical care and Phase I PACU experience.
Responsibilities
- Work in the PACU of a short-term acute care hospital
- Level I Trauma Center with Magnet and teaching hospital designation
- Care for adult, geriatric, and occasional adolescent post-surgical patients
- Procedures include neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant
- No open heart or liver transplant recovery cases
- 38 patient bays with an average daily census of 70-90
- Day shift 4x10s, Monday through Friday with rotating start times
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Floating required only within PACU or PreOp units
- Unit supported by its own PCT/transport team
- Uses EPIC charting system; EPIC experience required
- Provide specialized recovery care for a broad range of acute post-surgical patients
- No local candidates allowed within a 75-mile radius
- Maximum of 7 days of requested time off per 13-week contract; no time off allowed during the first week
- Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as travelers
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Facial hair must comply with fit testing requirements
- Holiday coverage not required
- Mandatory orientation modules must be completed prior to start
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of critical care and inpatient nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Phase I PACU experience required
- Skills required: dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, starting IVs, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience caring for patients in a Level I Trauma Center required
- Experience with EPIC EMR required
- Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility
- First-time travelers are accepted
- Pending license accepted if approved by specified guidelines
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-635471. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
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.
