Travel RN - PACU

Travel RN - PACUAmerican TravelerWashington, District Of Columbia, United StatesPosition ID: P-773944Position status: OpenAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 1Start date: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z$2,023.00/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I trauma center with recent ICU and PACU experience required, along with a DC RN license.DetailsPACU unit at a Level I trauma center hospitalNight shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per weekOn-call requirements include rotating Saturday day shifts and weekend on-call coverageTravelers must select 1-2 Saturday shifts per 8-week schedule and 2 day/2 night on-call shifts per 8-week periodOn-call shifts include Saturday 7p-730a, Sunday 7a-730p and 7p-730aDocuments post-operative patient care using EMR charting systemRequirementsActive DC RN license required, no pending licenses acceptedBLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)CPAN, TNCC, and CCRN certifications highly desirableMinimum 2 years recent PACU/Preop experience requiredMinimum 1-2 years recent ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience requiredSurgicenter experience not accepted due to lower patient acuityGraduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program requiredBSN highly desiredStrong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently requiredTwo manager or supervisor references required, verifying experience within the past 12 months with at least one from the most recent employerAdditional InformationMonitor post-operative patients' recovery and consciousness levels from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical teamObtain and record patient vital signs and observe for anesthesia side effectsTreat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms and administer medication as prescribedUpdate patient charts, files, and medical recordsEducate patients and families on post-surgery care and address questionsMust reside within 50 miles of the facilityFirst-time travelers may be considered based on experience qualificationsHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12