Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,084 per week
6 days ago
St. Louis
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri. • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Level 1 ICU experience and a MO or compact RN license. • Position is within the PACU of a short-term acute care, Magnet, teaching hospital, • Day shift, 4x10s, Monday through Friday with rotating start times between 1200 and 2230, • No weekend, holiday, or on-call requirements, • Unit consists of 38 bays and cares for an average daily census of 70-90 patients, • Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma setting, • Patient types include postoperative cases from neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant surgeries (excluding open heart and liver transplants), • Critical care equipment in use includes artificial airways, invasive monitoring such as ICP, transfusions, and vasoactive drugs, • Staff required to float within scope as needed, • Documenting and charting is performed using Epic EMR; prior Epic experience required, • Unit supported by dedicated PCT/transport team, • Navy blue scrubs required, • Provide postoperative care for a wide range of surgical patients, including management of critical care needs, • Responsibilities include care for patients with invasive monitoring, artificial airways, and complex hemodynamic management, • Unit is open 24/7 and operates with a high-acuity, fast-paced environment, • First-time travelers are accepted, • No local candidates; must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, • No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, and no time off permitted during the first week of orientation, • Permanent employees must wait at least 1 year before returning as a traveler, • Travelers can remain for up to 18 months before a mandatory 3-month break, • Pre-employment modules must be completed with up to 16 hours compensated for orientation, • Parking available for $15/day or $70/month, • Active MO or compact RN license required, • Valid license must be present at time of consideration, • BLS and ACLS certifications required, • At least 2-3 years of Level 1 ICU experience required, • Strong critical care skills including dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, starting IVs, administering IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and ventilator care, • Epic EMR experience required, • Experience in inpatient and Level I Trauma PACU settings required, • Pending license accepted for consideration, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy, • Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID #P-647371. 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 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.