Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Insurance options

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

Free online CEUs

Housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a hospital assignment. Requires an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 2 years of PACU experience, with strong PACU or ICU background for first-time travelers.

The role includes a 16-bed PACU with 1:4 patient ratios, day shifts, 36 hours per week, and floating within PACU and pre-op as needed. Navy blue scrubs are required and travel-ready candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Active MD or Compact RN license required at time of consideration.
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required.
• CPI certification through the Calm Every Storm online vendor.
• NRP or AAP certification accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience.
• First-time travelers require 3–5 years PACU or 2 years ICU experience.
• Navy blue scrubs color is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients in a 16-bed PACU unit within a hospital setting.
• Manage post-anesthesia recovery across diverse surgical cases.
• Maintain 1:4 patient ratio with careful monitoring and documentation.
• Provide pre- and post-operative care, extubation, and respiratory support.
• Support cardio, neuro, ortho, and trauma cases during PACU shifts.
• Floating within PACU and to pre-op or sister facilities as needed.

Skills

PACU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

NIHSS

ICU background

Charge nurse

Tools

Epic charting

IV therapy

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and 2+ years of PACU experience, with first-time travelers considered if they have strong PACU or ICU background.

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), AHA only for BLS/ACLS/PALS
• CPI certification required through the Calm Every Storm online vendor
• NRP or AAP certification accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted only with 3-5 years of strong PACU experience or 2 years of ICU experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Navy blue scrub color required

Responsibilities

• Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting with 16 rooms/beds
• Care for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics
• Patient diagnoses include orthopedic, neurology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, general surgery, thoracic surgery, urology, and gynecology cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend required
• 2 weekends required per schedule cycle
• Floating required within the PACU specialty, rotating with pre-op for this contract, with possible floating to a sister facility as needed
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Holiday coverage required as scheduledProvide pre- and post-operative recovery care for a diverse surgical patient population
• Perform respiratory care including end-tidal CO2 monitoring, airway assessment, and extubation
• Manage cardiovascular cases including cardiac arrest response, sheath pulls, and post cath lab procedures
• Administer IV therapy, manage central lines and PICC lines, and perform phlebotomy as needed
• Provide care for neurological surgical patients including craniotomy and spine surgery recovery
• Administer and monitor medications including vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and reversal agents
• Perform cardiac monitoring including arterial line and CVP management
• Support surgical specialties including bariatrics, cardiac, ortho, neuro, plastics, and robotics cases
• Provide pre/post-operative patient education, discharge instructions, and medication reconciliation
• Manage pain assessment using RASS and PCA pump protocols
• Travelers must live 50+ miles from the facility to be eligible unless locals are specifically accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with additional week required on the back end for requests of more than 4 consecutive days on new contracts
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be allowed depending on unit specifics
• Returning travelers must have been away from the health system for at least 6 months after their last assignment
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Typically one contract and one extension allowed before a 6-month break is required before returning to the facility or unit
• On-call is not currently implemented for PACU but may be introduced with 30-day notice per union agreement

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 Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-743832

Open Positions: 2