Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Traveler support

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a flexible day shift travel assignment covering Pre-Op, PACU, and Post-Op care. The role requires ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications and at least one year of PACU experience, with on-call duties and a 1:2 patient ratio.

The position offers 4x10-hour day shifts, on-call availability, and a total compensation package that reflects lodging and meals allowances.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) and required certifications in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 1 year PACU experience.
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across Pre-Op, PACU, and Post-Op phases.
• Manage pain, sedation, and hemodynamic monitoring for surgical patients.
• Care for diverse surgical populations including ortho, neuro, GI, GYN, urology, thoracic, and pediatric patients.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

PALS

PACU experience

Telemetry monitoring

Pain assessment

Education

Active RN license (AZ or Compact)

Tools

Meditech

Job description

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Assignment Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Days, 4x10hrs

Hours

40 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

High

The facility is nearing maximum submissions.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Pre/Post/PACU flex day shift role requiring ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications along with call availability.

Details

• Covers Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU (Phase I and Phase II Recovery) settings, including inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient care
• Day shift schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9:00 AM-7:30 PM (4x10-hour shifts)
• On-call responsibilities required, averaging 5-6 call shifts per month
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Cares for a variety of surgical populations including ortho, neuro, GI, GYN, urology, thoracic, and pediatric patients
• Performs procedures such as arterial line management, central line care, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Manages patients under various anesthesia types including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Utilizes any charting system, with Meditech experience highly preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS, all in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and airway assessment
• Experience with pain assessment and management, including PCA pump management
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and PPE use
• Experience performing pre/post-operative care duties such as EKG/ECG acquisition, medication reconciliation, and discharge instructions

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across Pre-Op, PACU, and Post-Op phases
• Manage pain, sedation, and hemodynamic monitoring for surgical patients
• Support surgical teams across a wide range of specialties including ortho, neuro, GYN, and GI procedures
• Holiday coverage required
• RTO should be kept minimal and submitted in advance
• Former permanent employees must wait 12 months before returning as travelers
• Locals and first-time travelers accepted at the same pay rate

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,326/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$30,238

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$120,952

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,080/wk

Regular Hours

$27.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,080

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,326/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,093 - $2,326. The $2,326 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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