Travel PACU RN - $2,113 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 2 years of Level I trauma PACU and critical care experience and weekend availability.

Details

• Work in a 38-bay Phase I PACU within a Level I Trauma Center, open 24/7
• Average daily census of 70-90 patients
• Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients
• Recover surgical patients from neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant cases
• Does not recover open heart surgery or liver transplant patients
• Unit has dedicated PCT/transport team support
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every Saturday and Sunday work required, with one additional weekday chosen by the clinician
• No on-call requirements
• Floating limited to PACU or PreOp units within scope
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required
• CCRN and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of Level I Trauma Center PACU experience required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Level I and Level II trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Critical care skills required, including artificial airway management, invasive monitoring (including ICP), blood product/transfusion administration, and vasoactive drug administration
• Skilled in dysrhythmia recognition and management, phlebotomy, IV starts, and care of ventilated patients
• First-time travelers accepted with required 2 years Level I Critical Care/ICU and PACU experience

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for a wide range of acute post-surgical patients in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Facility requires facial hair to allow for proper respirator fit testing, or clinician will be expected to shave
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to this health system as a traveler
• Travelers who complete an 18-month assignment must take a 3-month break in service before returning
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737410. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.