Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a seasonal PACU travel assignment in Kansas. The role requires at least one year of recent acute care hospital PACU experience and a KS or compact RN license. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with Meditech experience preferred.

The assignment spans 13 weeks with a 36-hour work week and on-call duty. The position offers a 30-bed PACU unit with day shift staffing and potential on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• Active KS RN license or compact license required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 1 year PACU RN experience in acute care.
• Meditech experience preferred.
• Flexibility with hours preferred.
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration.
• No gaps of 90 days+ in past 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU for surgical patients.
• Care for patients in recovery with appropriate monitoring.
• Coordinate with PACU team to ensure patient safety.

Skills

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Flexibility

Education

KS/Compact RN license

Tools

Meditech

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Travel RN - PACU

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 4 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 22, 2026

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 seeking an experienced RN for a seasonal PACU travel assignment requiring at least one year of recent acute care hospital PACU experience and a KS or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Recovery Room / PACU unit of a hospital setting
• 30-bed unit with day shift staffing of 1 charge nurse and 12 nurses
• Night shift typically staffed with 2 RNs, sometimes on-call rather than scheduled
• Patient ratios of 1 RN:2 patients or 1 RN:1 patient depending on acuity
• Common procedures include craniotomies and orthopedic surgeries
• 13-week assignment with a 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM shift schedule
• On-call required with a 30-minute response time when on call

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of current acute care hospital PACU RN experience required
• Prior Meditech experience preferred
• Flexibility with hours preferred
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients, including those recovering from craniotomies and orthopedic procedures
• Candidates should have a great attitude, remain calm under stress, and prioritize patient experience
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

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

$2,038/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,494

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$105,976

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,038/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,834 - $2,038. The $2,038 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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