Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance day 1

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Housing allowance

Licensure reimbursement

Travel stipend

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN for a day-shift hospital assignment in Colorado. Candidates must have at least 1 year of PACU experience and hold an active Colorado or compact RN license, plus BLS and ACLS certification.

The role includes working in a 17-bay PACU/Pre-Op unit with a team of experienced staff, typical orthopedic caseload, and potential call shifts 1–2 per week. Housing and travel accommodations may be provided.

Qualifications

• PACU experience required (minimum 1 year).
• Active CO or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 17-bay PACU/Pre-Op unit within a hospital setting.
• Caseload: ~80% orthopedic; 20% general surgery procedures.
• Document in Meditech EMR; participate in pre- and post-anesthesia care.

Skills

PACU experience

Colorado RN license

BLS/ACLS certified

Job description

American 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.

Requirements

• Active CO or compact RN license required
• Minimum 1 year of current PACU experience required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Knowledge of PT/OT instructions for joint patients preferred
• Comfortable with bedside teaching preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Responsibilities

• Work in a 17-bay PACU/Pre-Op unit with 4 ORs within a hospital setting
• Caseload is approximately 80% orthopedic and 20% general surgery procedures
• Procedures include total joints, sports medicine, foot/ankle, podiatry, hand and nerve cases, hernias, lap appendectomy, lap cholecystectomy, and breast cases with some plastic reconstruction
• Patient ratios are 1:2 in Pre-Op, 1:1 in PACU Phase 1, and 2:2 in PACU Phase 2
• Uses stretchers, blood glucose monitors, patient monitors, BP equipment, and Pyxis machines
• Documentation performed in Meditech EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Call requirement of 1-2 shifts per week (minimum 1), Monday through Thursday from 1700-0500
• May be asked to assist with partial weekend call coverage if the weekend RN is off during the quarter
• Provide perianesthesia nursing care to a predominantly orthopedic surgical population
• Work alongside an experienced, dedicated nursing and anesthesia team with strong department morale
• Collaborate with floor nurses for patient admissions
• Facility is approximately 5 years old with modern, clean surroundings
• Holiday call coverage is shared among the team; all holidays are currently covered by staff
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
• Team players with flexibility, a positive attitude, and strong work ethic are ideal fits

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-772206

Open Positions: 2