Travel RN- Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Travel RN - PACUAmerican TravelerCentennial, Colorado, United StatesPosition ID: P-772206Position status: On HoldAssignment type: travelShift: DaysLength (weeks): 13Openings: 2Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z$2,178.81/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a day-shift hospital assignment requiring at least 1 year of current PACU experience and a Colorado or compact RN license.DetailsWork in a 17-bay PACU/Pre-Op unit with 4 ORs within a hospital settingCaseload is approximately 80% orthopedic and 20% general surgery proceduresProcedures include total joints, sports medicine, foot/ankle, podiatry, hand and nerve cases, hernias, lap appendectomy, lap cholecystectomy, and breast cases with some plastic reconstructionPatient ratios are 1:2 in Pre-Op, 1:1 in PACU Phase 1, and 2:2 in PACU Phase 2Uses stretchers, blood glucose monitors, patient monitors, BP equipment, and Pyxis machinesDocumentation performed in Meditech EMRDay shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PMCall requirement of 1-2 shifts per week (minimum 1), Monday through Thursday from 1700-0500May be asked to assist with partial weekend call coverage if the weekend RN is off during the quarterRequirementsActive CO or compact RN license requiredMinimum 1 year of current PACU experience requiredBLS and ACLS certification requiredKnowledge of PT/OT instructions for joint patients preferredComfortable with bedside teaching preferredUS Social Security Number and date of birth required for considerationOne professional reference requiredNo employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 monthsAdditional InformationProvide perianesthesia nursing care to a predominantly orthopedic surgical populationWork alongside an experienced, dedicated nursing and anesthesia team with strong department moraleCollaborate with floor nurses for patient admissionsFacility is approximately 5 years old with modern, clean surroundingsHoliday call coverage is shared among the team; all holidays are currently covered by staffCandidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not acceptedTeam players with flexibility, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic are ideal fitsHours per week: 40Hours per shift: 10