Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Day 1 benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel RN for PACU to provide post-anesthesia care in a hospital setting on a 13-week assignment. Openings: 2. Shift: 07:00–19:00, 36 hours per week, Start Date: ASAP. Active IL RN license and at least 1 year of PACU experience required, plus BLS certification and Workplace Violence Prevention training.

Local candidates are accepted. Pay ranges from $1,591 to $1,736 per week, with travel stipends, lodging and meal allowances as outlined in the posting.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required.
• Minimum 1 year PACU experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Workplace Violence Prevention training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU.
• Monitor patient status and recovery progression.
• Collaborate with surgical team for safe recovery.

Skills

PACU care

Post-anesthesia care

Hospital setting

Education

IL RN license

BLS certification

Workplace Violence Prevention training

Job description

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Travel RN – PACU

Pay: $1,736/wk or $1,591/wk local

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: ASAP

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 2

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.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13‑week assignment requiring an active IL RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Work in the Recovery Room (PACU) unit of a hospital setting
• 13-week assignment with a 07:00‑19:00 shift schedule

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
• Completion of Workplace Violence Prevention training (DCI/BVP) via Relias, Healthcare Staffing Hire, or equivalent resource

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to patients in the PACU
• Local candidates are accepted

Pay

$1,736/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks): $22,564

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $90,254

Weekly Wages: $648/wk

Regular Hours: $18.00 x 36 hours/wk = $648

Weekly Stipends: $1,088/wk

Lodging: $87.38 x 7 days = $612

Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,591 - $1,736. The $1,736 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax‑free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer‑paid taxes and related costs.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

American Traveler Benefits

• Health
• Day 1
• Day 1
• 401k with match
• Opt In
• ...and many more!

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Job ID: P-749825