Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler, LLC.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an RN - PACU for a Level I trauma center setting in the DC area. The role requires 2 years of PACU/Preop and ICU experience, with a DC RN license.

You will work day shifts (3x12-hour), totaling 36 hours weekly, and participate in on-call coverage on weekends. Candidates must live within 50 miles and have BLS/ACLS/PALS; CPAN/TNCC/CCRN are a plus. Two manager references from within the last 12 months are required.

Qualifications

• Active DC RN license required; no pending licenses.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years PACU/Preop experience; 1–2 years ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience.
• Graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Level I trauma center PACU/Preop care.
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours).
• Occasional Saturday day shifts 7:00–19:30; 1–2 per 8-week schedule.
• On-call for Saturday nights and Sunday days/nights (2 days, 2 nights per 8 weeks).
• Use EMR for charting; monitor recovery and vital signs.
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery care.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility.
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met.

Skills

Active DC RN license

BLS ACLS PALS certifications

Critical thinking

Independent work

Education

NLN-approved RN program

BSN

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - PACU for a Level I trauma center setting, requiring 2 years of recent PACU/Preop and ICU experience along with a DC RN license.

Requirements

• Active RN license in DC required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPAN, TNCC, and CCRN certifications highly desirable
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU/Preop experience required
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired
• Surgicenter experience does not meet trauma center complexity requirements
• Must be able to think critically and work independently
• Two manager or supervisor references required, verifying experience within the last 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Level I trauma center hospital setting in the PACU/Preop unit
• Day shift, 3x 12-hour shifts per week totaling 36 hours weekly
• Requires working Saturday day shift (7a-730p) 1-2 times per 8-week schedule
• On-call shifts required for Saturday nights and Sunday day/night shifts, with 2 day and 2 night shifts selected per 8-week period
• Uses EMR for charting and documentation
• Monitor post-operative patients' recovery and consciousness levels from anesthesia and communicate updates to the medical team
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and observe for anesthesia-related side effects
• Administer prescribed medications to treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms
• Update patient charts, files, and medical records
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery care and answer related questions
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met

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-750205