Travel PACU RN - $1,987 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• 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: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I trauma center requiring a minimum of 2 years critical care experience and an active IL license.

Details

• Work in a 23-room PACU unit within an acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 50 patients
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (18:45-7:15)
• On-call requirement of up to 30 hours per 6 weeks
• No floating required within scope of practice
• No weekend requirement

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Experience in Ambulatory/Outpatient, Inpatient, Level I Trauma Center, Pain Management, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery settings
• Experience with bariatric cases including gastric bypass, gastric sleeve, and lap band
• Cardiac monitoring skills including arterial line management, CVP, and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Surgical case experience across Bariatrics, Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, General, Gyn, Neuro, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total Joints, Plastics, Podiatry, Robotics, and Urology
• Endocrine management experience including hyperglycemia/hypoglycemia and insulin protocols
• ENT case experience including radical neck dissection and tonsillectomy
• Gastrointestinal case experience including cholecystectomy, colon surgery, and Whipple procedures
• Genitourinary/renal case experience including AV fistula/shunt, renal surgery, and TURP
• Gynecological case experience including bilateral tubal ligation, hysterectomy, and mastectomy
• IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including port access, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Medication administration experience including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and narcotics/analgesics using Omnicell and Pyxis systems
• Neurological case experience including anterior/posterior fusion, cervical fusion, craniotomy, EVD, hypothermia protocol, ICP monitoring, spine surgery, and stroke scale
• Orthopedic case experience including circulation checks, ORIF, and total joint replacement
• Plastics case experience including abdominoplasty and breast augmentation
• Respiratory skills including airway assessment, ventilated patient care, chest tube management, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, extubation, fresh tracheostomy care, and oral/nasal airway placement
• Anesthesia experience with conscious sedation, epidural, general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, and spinal anesthesia
• Pre/post-op care experience including endoscopy, IR, and operative procedures, straight catheterization, and wound vac management
• Professional skills including lab value interpretation, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocols, pain assessment/management, and PCA pump management
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia recovery care across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Scrubs provided for this role
• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Floating required to other units within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• RTO ideally limited to 5 days or fewer
• Local candidates accepted with no radius restriction
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Virtual, at-home orientation on Day 1 with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.