Travel PACU RN - $2,366 per week

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: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2 years of PACU and critical care experience along with ACLS and BLS certification. Details Work in the PACU of a Magnet-designated, teaching hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center 38-bed unit open 24/7 with an average daily census of 70-90 patients Recover surgical patients across neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant specialties Open heart surgery and liver transplant recovery not included Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients Unit has dedicated PCT/transport team support Day shift schedule of 4x10 hours, 12:00 PM-10:30 PM No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements Float required within PACU or PreOp units only Epic EMR used for charting Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted) Minimum 2 years of PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center required Critical care/ICU experience required BLS and ACLS certifications required CCRN and TNCC certifications preferred Epic charting experience required Skills required include dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV starts, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients Experience with pre/post-op care, 12-lead EKG/ECG, and pre-op assessment and education required Teaching hospital experience preferred Previous charge experience preferred Additional Information Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for a wide range of acute surgical patients, including those requiring artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive medications Night shift staff will be required to learn how to work up a pre-op patient Navy blue scrub color required First-time travelers are accepted, provided they meet the 2 years of Level I Critical Care/ICU and PACU experience requirement Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler Standard travelers may stay for an 18-month period and must take a 3-month break in service afterward Facial hair must accommodate proper fit testing or will need to be shaved with no exceptions American Traveler Job ID P-746390. Pay package is based on 10 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 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.