Travel RN: PACU & Same-Day Surgery

American Traveler, LLC.; Windsor (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay

Bonuses

Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll

Free CEUs

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem Subsidy

Traveler Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU/Same Day Surgery position in a rural Vermont facility. Requires VT or compact license and 2+ years in Same Day Surgery, with BLS/ACLS and IV start skills. Cerner EMR used; travel nursing experience preferred.

Shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 32 hours/week with call responsibilities and occasional weekends. Admitting and discharge duties included; PACU and possible OR assistance with a focus on patient education and safe recovery.

Qualifications

• Active VT RN license required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (AHA).
• Minimum 2 years of Same Day Surgery experience.
• Experience in rural or outpatient facilities.
• Admitting and discharge experience required.
• Phase I and Phase II/PACU experience required.
• IV start experience required.
• Experience preparing the OR for surgery (pre-op).
• Strong assessment, IV, and patient education skills.
• PACU/ICU experience preferred.
• Travel nursing experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage Same Day Surgery Center within a rural community hospital.
• 8-bay unit seeing up to 17 patients per day.
• Care for adult and geriatric patients (ages 16+).
• Operate in 2 ORs and 1 procedure room, outpatient focus with limited inpatient needs.
• Day shift 7:00 AM-3:30 PM; 32 hrs/week guaranteed with call.
• Call 2-3 days/week and two weekends per month.
• Role primarily PACU with possible OR assistance.
• Use Cerner EMR for documentation.
• Handle admission and discharge of surgical patients, including assessments.
• Must multitask and communicate effectively with staff and physicians.
• Strong time management and customer service skills are essential.
• Scrubs provided by hospital; travel blocks may be required.

Skills

Active VT RN license

BLS

ACLS

Same Day Surgery experience

PACU experience

Admitting and discharge

IV start

Travel nursing experience

Strong communication

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU/Same Day Surgery position in a rural Vermont facility. Requires VT or compact license and 2+ years in Same Day Surgery, with BLS/ACLS and IV start skills. Cerner EMR used; travel nursing experience preferred.

Shift is 7:00 AM–3:30 PM, 32 hours/week with call responsibilities and occasional weekends. Admitting and discharge duties included; PACU and possible OR assistance with a focus on patient education and safe recovery.