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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 4
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency across multiple surgical specialties in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.
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PACU unit within a large, Level 1 Trauma Center hospital
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Unit operates 24/7 and receives patients from all surgical specialties except open heart surgery
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Patient population includes neuro, ortho, peripheral vascular, thoracic, urology, GYN, plastics, urology, peds, and intubated patients
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High-acuity environment with an average daily census of 65–85 patients, with frequent critical care and neuro cases
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ICU/PCU background preferred
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Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts, 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
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On-call requirement of 12–24 hours per 6-week schedule block
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Holiday coverage required — candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during their contract
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Charting is performed in Cerner (experience required)
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Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital is required
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Active IN or Compact RN license in hand (or fingerprint application submitted)
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RN degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA and RQI formats accepted)
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Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
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Experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center required
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Experience across multiple surgical specialties required (neuro, ortho, peripheral vascular, thoracic, urology, GYN, plastics, peds, and intubated patients)
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Proficiency with Cerner EMR required
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Comfort working in a large, fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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2 supervisor references required for consideration
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Local candidates (Indiana residents) are accepted for this position at a reduced pay package
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Former permanent or PRN employees of IU Health must have a 12-month break before being eligible to apply as a traveler
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Current or past IU Health travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health must take a consecutive break to reset eligibility: out-of-state residents require a 90-day break and in-state residents require a 180-day break
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Up to 5 days of RTO may be auto-approved
