American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring advanced critical care and ICU skills.
Responsibilities
- Position based in the PACU department of a short-term acute care, Magnet, and teaching hospital
- Cares for adult, adolescent, and geriatric patients recovering from a wide range of surgeries including neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant
- Unit consists of 38 patient bays with an average daily census of 70-90 patients
- Works Monday through Friday, four 10-hour shifts from 12:00 to 22:30, with rotating start times
- No weekend, on-call, or holiday shifts required
- Floating within hospital or affiliate hospitals as needed
- EPIC charting system is used; EPIC experience required
- Navy blue scrubs required
- Responsible for recovery care of acute post-op patients, including those with artificial airways, invasive monitoring, and transfusion needs
- Unit has dedicated PCT and transport team for support
- Night shift staff must be able to work up pre-op patients as needed
- Candidates must complete required modules and fit testing prior to start
- Must not be a former permanent staff member within the past year at this health system
- Maximum of 7 days requested time off allowed per 13-week contract, with no time off permitted during the first week
- First-time travelers are accepted for this assignment
- Return travelers are eligible after a 1-year break; travelers may work for up to 18 months before a 3-month break is required
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- 2-3 years of Level I ICU experience required
- Critical care, inpatient, and Phase I PACU experience required
- Skills in dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, starting IVs, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients required
- Experience working in a Level I Trauma Center required
- Epic charting experience required
- Pending RN license accepted
- Candidates must live at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
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
American Traveler Job ID #P-635469. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
