Travel Phase I PACU Registered Nurse - $2,320 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, vision, and $

Life insurance

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center in St. Louis, MO. Start date 12/22/2025 for 13 weeks, 40 hours/week, 10-hour days.

Travel assignment with no weekends, EPIC charting preferred, and must have MO or compact RN license with BLS/ACLS. Includes travel perks and tax-free stipend per policy.

Qualifications

• Active MO or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years inpatient critical care or PACU experience.
• Experience with Level I Trauma Centers and Phase I PACU.
• EPIC charting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for post-anesthesia patients in a 38-bay PACU unit.
• Work 4x10 hour shifts, Mon-Fri with varying start times.
• No weekend or on-call requirements; occasional floating.
• Utilize EPIC charting system; coordinate with PCT/transport.
• Care for diverse post-op cases excluding open heart or liver transplants.

Skills

MO compact RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

2+ years inpatient critical care orPAC

PACU experience

EPIC charting

Level I Trauma Center experience

IV starts and dysrhythmia recognition

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Travel Phase I PACU Registered Nurse - $2,320 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
• Start Date: 12/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

• Work in a 38-bay PACU unit within a large Level I Trauma and Magnet Teaching Hospital
• Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatrics recovering from diverse surgeries excluding open heart and liver transplants
• Care for post-op cases such as neurosurgery, ENT, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, and transplant
• 4x10 hour shifts, Monday through Friday with rotating start times as needed
• No weekend or call requirements
• Floating may occur within PACU or PreOp units as needed
• Uses EPIC charting system; EPIC experience preferred
• Unit staffed 24/7 with dedicated PCT/transport team
• Recover a diverse array of acute post-op patients including complex trauma and surgical cases
• No responsibility for recovery of open heart or liver transplant patients
• Must wear navy blue scrubs
• Must pass fit testing; facial hair must allow for proper testing or shaving may be required
• Maximum of 7 days RTO per 13-week contract, with no RTO during the first week of assignment
• Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler to this health system
• Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months with a required 3-month break afterwards
• Pre-employment modules and compliance must be completed prior to start

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient critical care or PACU experience
• Experience with Level I Trauma Centers and Phase I PACU
• Skills in dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, care of ventilated patients, and starting IVs required
• Ability to recognize and manage dysrhythmias and respond to acute post-op needs
• Experience with EPIC charting preferred
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility—no local candidates allowed
• First-time travelers are accepted
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-635472. 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.