Travel PACU RN - $2,112 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Largo, Maryland. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 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: Sep 28, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 2 years of PACU experience. Details Work in a 16-bed PACU within a hospital setting Care for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics Patient diagnoses include orthopedic, neurology, cardiothoracic, vascular, general, thoracic, urology, and gynecology surgery cases Patient ratio of 1:4 Day shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts (07:30-20:00) Work 36 hours per week on an every-other-weekend (EOW) rotation Weekend requirement of 2 weekends per schedule cycle Holiday coverage required as scheduled Floating required within the specialty, rotating with pre-op for this contract May be required to float to a sister facility as needed Epic charting system experience preferred Requirements Active MD or Compact RN license required BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA only for BLS/ACLS/PALS) CPI certification required for compliance (Calm Every Storm online version accepted) Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required First-time travelers accepted with 3-5 years of PACU experience or 2 years of ICU experience Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred Previous charge experience preferred Skills in respiratory care, cardiovascular monitoring, and post-anesthesia care required Experience with pre/post-operative patient care required Additional Information Provide post-anesthesia care to surgical patients across a wide range of specialties including cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular, and general surgery Navy blue scrubs required Must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments On-call has not yet been implemented for this unit; a 30-day notice will be given if this changes Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility are not eligible unless the posting specifically states locals are accepted Maximum RTO request is 7 days; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the back end of the contract One major holiday off during the winter season may be allowed depending on unit needs Returning travelers must have been away from the health system for at least 6 months after their last assignment Former staff must be gone from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler Extensions typically limited to one contract plus one extension, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit First-time travelers will be considered if they meet the required PACU or ICU experience threshold American Traveler Job ID P-743832. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.