Travel PACU RN - $2,632 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/21/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 21, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU/Pre-Op/Phase 2 position requiring 1-2 years of specialty experience and Epic charting proficiency. Details PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase 2 recovery care in an acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation Rotates between two locations within the same hospital system: main hospital and Day Surgery Center 1:1 patient ratios Day shift schedule (5x8 hours), with start times of 0800, 0930, or 1100 Weekend shifts as needed per unit requirements No on-call requirements Floating required to main hospital and Day Surgery Center locations, as well as potentially to affiliate hospitals nearby Uses Epic (Excellian) charting system Requirements Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted) BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required; NIHSS certification required 1-2 years of recent PACU specialty experience required Prior travel nursing experience required Epic charting system experience required Experience with PACU-related skills such as airway assessment, ABG interpretation, cardiac monitoring, and pre/post-operative patient care Minimum of 1 supervisor reference required for consideration Documentation required for consideration includes date of birth, SSN, certification copies, and Nursys verification Must be willing to complete Minnesota-mandated LiveScan fingerprinting as part of the background check process Additional Information Provide comprehensive PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase 2 recovery nursing care across two hospital locations Perform pre- and post-operative assessments, patient education, and discharge instructions Manage patients recovering from a wide range of surgical specialties including cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular, and general surgery Scrubs provided by the unit First-time travelers are welcome to apply Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be considered, with no local candidate exceptions for this position Former Allina perm staff or per diem employees must have a 3-month gap since their last shift to be eligible RTO should ideally not exceed 5 days during the assignment Allina does not provide references to travelers after assignment completion or if previously employed as permanent staff Pre-start training modules are required and must be completed prior to the assignment start date American Traveler Job ID P-748463. Pay package is based on 8 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.