Travel PACU RN - $2,286 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: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Level I Trauma Center PACU RN requiring at least 1 year of critical care or Level I Trauma PACU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• PACU unit at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital providing preoperative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care
• Approximately 85% of patients are same-day surgery cases requiring rapid pace and quick turnover
• Patient ratios of 1:2 and 1:3 in both pre-op and PACU
• Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), Monday through Friday, with mixed start times of 9:00-19:30 and 10:00-20:30
• No weekend requirement
• On-call requirement of 24 hours per 6-week scheduling period
• Nights, holidays, and weekends are closed
• Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted at submission)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• TNCC certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of critical care/ICU experience or Level I Trauma Center PACU experience required
• Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience required in EKG rhythm analysis, transfusion, blood drawing, and IV starts
• Experience required with drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia
• Proficiency managing complex postoperative patients required
• Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

• Provide pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II PACU care for a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical population
• Manage complex postoperative patients including multiple drains, vasoactive drips, and mechanically ventilated patients recovering from general anesthesia
• All staff RNs are competent in both pre- and post-op care
• Navy scrub color required
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• RTO is limited to no more than 7 days, with no time off allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Former permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed an 18-month assignment must take a 3-month break in service before returning

American Traveler Job ID #P-737415. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.