Travel Pre-Op RN - $1,805 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• 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: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Pre-Op/ASU position in Wichita, KS, requiring at least 1 year of acute care Pre-Op experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Pre-Op Holding and Ambulatory Surgery Unit (ASU) in a hospital setting
• Unit consists of 9 Pre-Op beds and 5 Phase 2 recovery beds
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Procedures include pre-op preparation for surgery, endoscopy, cath lab, EP, and CT patients, as well as outpatient infusions, outpatient EKGs, nerve blocks, blood transfusions, and Phase 2 recoveries for urology, GYN, and same-day surgery patients
• Equipment used includes Pyxis, GE MACVU EKG machine, Doppler, patient scale, and bladder scanner
• EMR: Meditech (prior experience preferred)
• Day shift: 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license — KS license or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Pre-Op RN hospital experience required
• Minimum 2 years of total clinical RN experience
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• On-call is required with a 30-minute response time
• Prior Meditech experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills and a patient-experience-focused approach are ideal personality traits for this role
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible; minimum experience requirements apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-708018. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Pediatric 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.