Travel Phase I PACU RN

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: ASAP 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 at a Level I Trauma Center requiring critical care skills and a MO or compact state license. Responsibilities Position is within a PACU unit in a short-term acute care, Magnet and teaching hospital Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients recovering from various surgical procedures Unit handles post-op recovery for neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general surgery, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant patients No recovery of open heart surgeries or liver transplants 38 patient bays with an average daily census of 70-90 Day shift, 4x10 hour shifts (Monday–Friday), with rotating start times as needed No weekend or on-call shifts required Floating required to PACU or PreOp units only EPIC charting system is used and experience is required Navy blue scrubs required Main responsibilities include recovering a broad range of post-op surgical patients, including those with artificial airways and invasive monitoring Support provided by dedicated PCT/transport team All staff required to float only within the service line for PACU and PreOp as needed Fit testing required; facial hair must not interfere with fit testing No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no time off permitted during the first week Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Standard travelers may stay for up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break Parking available for $15/day or $70/month Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required Minimum 2 years of recent critical care and Phase I PACU experience Required certifications: BLS and ACLS Experience with Level I Trauma Center operations Skills in dysrhythmia recognition and management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV starts, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients EPIC charting experience required Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates) First-time travelers are accepted 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.