Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,116 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,116 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 8/31/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 hours (07:00 - 19:30) Experience: Minimum 2 years in PACU or Critical Care License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Critical care experience Inpatient experience Experience in a Level I Trauma Center Dysrhythmia recognition and management Blood product administration Phlebotomy skills IV start skills Experience with vasoactive medications Experience in caring for ventilated patients Description: This position is for an experienced registered nurse specializing in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The role involves working three 12-hour shifts during the day, specifically from 07:00 to 19:30. Nurses will work one day during the week of their choice and every Saturday and Sunday. No call requirements are associated with this position. The average daily census in the unit is 70-90 patients. The unit consists of 38 patient bays and is open 24/7. The patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients. The surgical patients recovered include a wide variety of specialties such as neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, and interventional radiology. This unit does not recover open-heart surgeries or liver transplants. Nurses may need to float within the PACU or preoperative units as necessary. Candidates should have experience with high acuity patients, managing artificial airways, invasive monitoring (including ICP), transfusions, and vasoactive medications. Previous experience in a Level I Trauma Center is required. This role entails working with postoperative patients requiring close monitoring and specialized care. Successful applicants will demonstrate the necessary skills and experience required for high-acuity inpatient care.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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