Travel PACU RN - $2,076 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of critical care/PACU experience and a MO or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a Level I Trauma Center hospital
• 38-bed PACU with an 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 surgeries or liver transplants
• Unit has its own dedicated PCT/transport team and operates 24/7
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts, Friday-Sunday 19:00-07:30
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within PACU or PreOp units only
• Night shift staff will need to learn how to work up a preop patient
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
• Minimum 2 years ICU/critical care experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Critical care skills required including artificial airway management, invasive monitoring (including ICP), blood/transfusion administration, and vasoactive drug administration
• Skilled in dysrhythmia recognition and management, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with pre/post-operative patient care, 12-lead EKG/ECG, and pre-op assessment and education
• Previous charge experience preferred
• First-time travelers considered if they meet the 2 years of Level I Critical Care/ICU and PACU experience requirement

Additional Information

• Recover a wide range of acute post-operative surgical patients requiring critical care level monitoring and interventions
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with over 1,270 staffed beds
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; no local candidates accepted
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per 13-week contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to this health system as a traveler
• Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before requiring a 3-month break in service
• Must be clean-shaven or have facial hair compatible with respirator fit testing requirements

American Traveler Job ID #P-737413. 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.