Travel PACU 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: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring critical care experience and Epic proficiency for a 13-week night shift contract. Details Work setting is a large acute care teaching hospital and Level I Trauma Center with 1,266 staffed beds PACU unit within Parkview Tower, with rotation between the PACU and a pre/post interventional radiology area Surgical patient population includes GU, GYN, colorectal, minimally invasive procedures, bariatric, and some ENT cases Patient ratio is 1:2 Shift is nights, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM On-call required: 24 hours of call per 6-week schedule period No weekend requirement Floating within the service line may be required to meet facility needs Charting is done in Epic; experience is required Navy scrubs required Requirements Active MO RN license or compact RN license valid in Missouri required; pending IL license candidates may be considered with notation Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, telemetry, ventilator management, and IV insertion Minimum 1 year of PACU or critical care experience required Experience at a Level I Trauma Center preferred Proficiency with Epic EMR required Must pass a Relias EKG exam; dysrhythmia interpretation and management required Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position Additional Information PACU RNs must be proficient in managing complex postoperative patients, including care involving multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia RNs may also manage multiple complex patients in the pre-op area RTO is limited to no more than 7 days per 13-week contract; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation Travelers may remain at BJC facilities for up to 18 months, after which a 3-month break in service is required Former permanent employees of a BJC facility must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler Local candidates are not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility First-time travelers are welcome to apply Block scheduling is not available for this position Monthly parking passes are available for purchase through the facility's Public Safety department; night shift workers park at no charge in employee parking American Traveler Job ID #P-682268. 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. Why Vivian Health? Be sure to apply via Vivian Health to increase your chances of landing your perfect job. Just complete your Vivian Health profileonce, and get access to thousands of opportunities across the country. Then keep up to date with your job application process and conversations with our easy to use app.

Created: 2026-03-12