Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Housing allowance

Licensure/Travel reimbursements

Weekly payroll

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position in Morgantown, WV. Requires 1 year of RN experience, BLS/ACLS/PALS (AHA) and active WV or Compact license. EPIC EMR experience preferred, with 12‑hour shifts across day/evening rotation and no nights or weekends.

Unit handles Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery for a 70-bed unit; travelers welcome with housing and licensure reimbursements. Must reside within 50 miles of the facility and align with WVU facilities travel policies.

Qualifications

• Active WV or Compact RN license is required or equivalent.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (all must be AHA).
• Minimum 1 year RN experience in PACU or acute care setting.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Phase 1 and Phase 2 PACU recovery units.
• Monitor cardiac strips and use RT equipment (CPAP, BiPAP, vents).
• Maintain nurse:patient ratios and support perioperative care team.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

EPIC EMR experience

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position with 1 year of experience and BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (all must be AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• EPIC EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in the Pre/Post Day Surgery unit performing PACU Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery care
• Unit has 70 total beds
• Nurse:Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 for Phase 1 and 1:3 for Phase 2
• Common cases include Ortho, ENT, Ophthalmology, GYN, Urology, Endoscopy, Bronchoscopy, and Podiatry
• ICU patients recover in PACU
• RNs are responsible for reading cardiac strips
• Uses RT equipment including CPap, BiPap, and Vents
• Perioperative Care Assistants support the unit at a 1:7 ratio
• House Supervisor available at all times
• EPIC EMR used for charting
• 3 shifts of 12 hours per week, Monday-Friday, Day/Evening rotation
• Schedule includes 2 Fridays and 2 Mondays per scheduling period
• No night or weekend shifts required
• 12-hour call requirement per 4-week schedule period with 1-hour call response time
• Holiday rotation required for Winter and Summer holidays
• Floating required to Pre/Post units on 5North and 6North as needed
• Provide direct patient care in Phase 1 and Phase 2 post-anesthesia recovery settings
• Unit-specific orientation of up to 3 shifts provided
• OR scrubs required as part of dress code
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility, with no local travelers accepted
• Travelers who previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before reapplying
• Travelers are limited to a cumulative 1-year work period within WVU facilities before requiring a 2-year break
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

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-763945

Open Positions: 2