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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN - PACU for a Same Day Program requiring 2-3 years of experience and recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma experience.
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Work in a 42-bed pre and post-op recovery unit within a Same Day Program
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1:2 patient ratio during phase one recovery
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Provide care across all service areas including gyn, ortho, plastics, vascular, cardiology, general surgery, ENT, and neuro
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Unit handles pre-op for the entire hospital including inpatient services
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Support 28 OR bays plus procedural areas including cath lab, IR, EP lab, and MRI
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Average daily volume of 70 recoveries and 95 pre-ops
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4x10 schedule with varied start times ranging from 6:00a to 11:00a
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40 hours per week
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No on-call responsibilities
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No weekend requirements
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Team-based approach with no fixed patient assignments
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Active RN license (NH or Compact) required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
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PALS certification preferred
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2-3 years of RN experience required
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Prior travel nursing experience required
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Recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma experience within the last 2 years required
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Pediatric experience highly preferred, though training is available for the right candidate
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Experience in a larger hospital (500+ beds) preferred
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Strong IV skills required
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Provide pre and post-operative recovery care for patients of all ages across a high-volume, fast-paced environment
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Work collaboratively as a team, jumping in wherever needed across the unit
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Two guaranteed breaks per shift
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Orientation includes 3 days of preceptorship for adult cases and 4 days for pediatric cases
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Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
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Strong attitude and adaptability needed given the high case volume and limited downtime
