American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/13/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an IR PACU position requiring Phase 1 recovery, ICU experience, and pediatric care proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Interventional Radiology PACU of a hospital
• Rotating start times at 6:00 am, 7:00 am, or 8:00 am based on unit needs
• Work schedule consists of three 12-hour day shifts per week
• Care for both adult and pediatric patients in Phase 1 recovery
• 3-4 late stays are required every 6 weeks
• Floating required within the hospital and to affiliate hospitals as needed
• On-call required with 1-hour response time: weekday call is 8:00 pm–6:00 am, weekends are split shifts between 6:00 am–6:00 pm and 6:00 pm–6:00 am
• PACU team is responsible for recovering only IR PACU patients in the main PACU after closing
• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for IR procedure patients including both adults and children
• IR PACU call team follows patients to main PACU for continued recovery as needed
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be required per unit needs
• Annual and orientation modules are mandatory and completed during onboarding
• Must report any previous employment at the facility to determine rehire eligibility

Requirements

• Active Kentucky or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum of 2 years specialty experience in PACU, with at least 1 year of ICU experience
• IR PACU experience with Phase 1 recovery required
• Experience caring for pediatric patients is necessary
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; PALS required before start (not at submission)
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• No licensure hits permitted
• One reference from a charge nurse or supervisor required for consideration
• Candidates must have been away from the facility for at least 90 days if previously employed
• Local candidates within a 75-mile radius are not eligible

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-649152. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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