Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma Center in Roanoke, VA. You will handle post-anesthesia recovery across diverse surgical cases with a 1:2 patient ratio, EPIC charting, and a 36-hour workweek over three 12-hour shifts.

Requirements include VA/Compact RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS, and prior travel experience. On‑call, floating, and a holiday shift are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; CCRN and NIHSS preferred.
• Teaching hospital experience preferred; travel nursing experience required.
• IV therapy including blood products, central/PICC line care, IV starts.
• Ventilator management and airway management.
• Neuro skills including stroke scale assessment; cardiac skills; post-anesthesia care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver post-anesthesia recovery care across multiple surgical specialties in a Level I Trauma Center.
• Manage 1:2 patient ratio in PACU; participate in on-call rotation and floating as needed.
• Adhere to EPIC charting and maintain patient safety during perioperative phases.

Skills

IV therapy

Airway management

Ventilator management

PICC line care

Cardiac monitoring

Neuro assessment

CPR

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Be First to Apply

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 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.

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma Center requiring VA or compact RN licensure and prior travel experience.

Details

• PACU unit within an acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric)
• Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Surgical specialties include ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dental, emergency general surgery, ENT, GI, gynecology, gyn-oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology
• Day shift schedule of 3x12s, either 8:00a-8:30p or 9:00a-9:30p
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• On-call rotation required based on sign-up sheet
• Floating required within skillset
• EPIC charting experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required (single-state license accepted only if from a non-compact state and pending)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; CCRN and NIHSS preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Respiratory care skills including ventilator management, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Neuro skills including craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale assessment
• Cardiac skills including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia management/CPR
• Experience with surgical specialties including ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal procedures
• Monitoring and assessment skills including lab value interpretation, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Pre/post-op skills including EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight catheterization

Additional Information

• Deliver post-anesthesia recovery care across a wide range of surgical specialties in a Level I Trauma Center setting
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility (based on driver's license address) are not accepted, with limited exceptions for inpatient RN roles at certain distances
• Previous employees, whether per diem or permanent, must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, though case-by-case exceptions may be reviewed
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront prior to assignment start

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

$1,930/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,090

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$100,360

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,930/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,737 - $1,930. The $1,930 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

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401k with match

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Job ID: P-755811

$1,930/wk

Travel RN - PACU

$1,930/wk

Travel RN - PACU

Assignment Overview

Overview

Magnet Hospital

Be First to Apply

Posted 3 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 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.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma Center requiring VA or compact RN licensure and prior travel experience.

Details

• PACU unit within an acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric)
• Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Surgical specialties include ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dental, emergency general surgery, ENT, GI, gynecology, gyn-oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology
• Day shift schedule of 3x12s, either 8:00a-8:30p or 9:00a-9:30p
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• On‑call rotation required based on sign‑up sheet
• Floating required within skillset
• EPIC charting experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia State or Compact RN license required (single-state license accepted only if from a non-compact state and pending)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification required; CCRN and NIHSS preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
• Respiratory care skills including ventilator management, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, and End‑Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Neuro skills including craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale assessment
• Cardiac skills including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia management/CPR
• Experience with surgical specialties including ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal procedures
• Monitoring and assessment skills including lab value interpretation, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Pre/post‑op skills including EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight catheterization

Additional Information

• Deliver post‑anesthesia recovery care across a wide range of surgical specialties in a Level I Trauma Center setting
• Must work one holiday per 13‑week contract
• First‑time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility (based on driver's license address) are not accepted, with limited exceptions for inpatient RN roles at certain distances
• Previous employees, whether per diem or permanent, must have a minimum one‑year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period, though case‑by‑case exceptions may be reviewed
• All RTO requests must be submitted upfront prior to assignment start

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

$1,930/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,090

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$100,360

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,930/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,737 - $1,930. The $1,930 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

View All

Health

Day 1

Day 1

401k with match

Opt In

…and many more!

View All

Why American Traveler?

Unmatched Support and Transparency

Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.

Empowering Technology

Find jobs, self‑apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.

Exceptional Pay and Benefits

Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.

Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise

Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.

Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.