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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 30, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a TN or compact license, 2+ years of PACU experience, and prior travel nursing experience
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Work in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) of a hospital setting
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13-week assignment
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Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:30 AM-8:00 PM)
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On-call responsibilities required
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Rotating weekend and holiday call coverage required
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Patient ratio of 1:2
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Supports Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery
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Cares for surgical patients across specialties including neuro/spine, ortho, ENT, urology, GI, GYN, plastics, and thoracic cases
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Active RN license (TN or Compact) required in-hand at time of submission
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Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA only); PALS preferred
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
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Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia recognition
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Skilled in airway assessment, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
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Experience starting and maintaining IVs, central line care, and PICC line management
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Experience with procedural sedation administration and monitoring preferred
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Experience with various anesthesia types including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
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BSN required for international candidates
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Provide pre- and post-operative care including discharge instructions and medication reconciliation
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Participate in nursing student support and clinical education alongside clinical care duties
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Must complete a drug test within 12-14 calendar days prior to start date, with willingness to repeat testing if necessary
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Facial hair must be trimmed or removed to meet CDC fit testing guidelines; refusal may result in cancellation
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Must reside 100+ miles from the facility's service area; local candidates not accepted
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General orientation begins on Sundays with online coursework, averaging 4-5 hours of non-billable modules
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First-time travelers are not preferred for this role given the travel experience requirement
