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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 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 a MO or compact license and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the PACU of a short-term acute care teaching and Magnet hospital
• Unit features 38 patient bays and recovers 70-90 surgical patients daily, including adults, adolescents, and geriatrics
• Recover a wide range of surgical patients including neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant
• No open heart or liver transplant cases are recovered in this unit
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 0700-1930; no weekends, on-call, or holiday shifts required
• Floating within scope to other units may be required
• Uses Epic charting system
• Unit supported by dedicated PCT/transport team
• Care for post-anesthesia patients with complex needs, including those requiring artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive medications
• Must be able to adapt to various surgical specialties and challenging trauma cases
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No more than 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract; no time off permitted during the first week of orientation
• Permanent employees must wait one year before returning as travelers
• Travelers can remain for up to 18 months before a mandatory 3-month break
• Parking is available at a cost of $15/day or $70/month

Requirements

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• At least 2-3 years of recent Level 1 ICU experience required
• Critical care and inpatient experience required
• Experience with Phase I PACU, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, starting IVs, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and ventilated patient care required
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Applicants must reside at least 75 miles from the facility
• Pending MO license considered
• First-time travelers are 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-643778. 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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