Travel Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse - $2,084 per week

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 : 11 / 10 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift : 12 hours, nights Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring critical care and Level 1 ICU experience with night shifts. Responsibilities Position is in a hospital-based PACU within a Magnet-recognized, teaching, Level I Trauma Center Cares for adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric populations Average daily census is 70-90 with 38 patient bays Recovers a diverse range of surgical cases including neuro, ENT, plastics, ortho, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant (excludes open heart surgeries and liver transplants) Works night shift (3x12s, 19 : 00-07 : 30); no weekends, no call, no holidays Clinicians will float within their scope to meet hospital needs EPIC EMR is used throughout, and experience with EPIC is required Unit has its own PCT / transport team Responsibilities include recovering post-operative patients, managing acute and complex cases, and providing critical care interventions Travelers are expected to float as needed and may need to prepare pre-op patients during night shift Scrub color is navy blue Permanent employees must wait at least 1 year before returning as travelers All travelers may stay up to 18 months before a mandatory 3-month break No more than 7 days of requested time off during a 13-week contract; no RTO allowed during the first week of orientation Fit testing required; facial hair must allow for proper fit Daily parking is $15 or $70 per month Requirements Active MO or Compact RN license required at time of consideration BLS and ACLS certifications required At least 2-3 years of Level 1 ICU experience required Critical care and inpatient experience including skills in dysrhythmia management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV starts, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and the care of ventilated patients Experience with Phase I PACU in a Level I Trauma Center preferred Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (no local candidates) First-time travelers are accepted EPIC charting system experience required 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-619512. 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 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.