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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 3
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring both PreOp and PACU experience, with a minimum of 2 years ICU experience in a Level I trauma center environment.
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Hospital-based PACU setting at a Level I trauma center
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Day shift, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
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On-call shifts are required: travelers must select 1–2 Saturday shifts per 8-week scheduling period
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On-call windows include Saturday nights (7p–7:30a), Sunday days (7a–7:30p), and Sunday nights (7p–7:30a); travelers are asked to choose 2 day and 2 night on-call shifts per 8-week period
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13-week contract
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Active DC RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
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Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA-issued only)
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Certifications highly desirable: CPAN, TNCC, and CCRN
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CPI certification mandated for this position
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Minimum 2 years of PACU/PreOp experience required
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; surgical center experience does not meet this requirement
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Both PreOp and PACU experience required
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Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
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BSN highly desired
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US Social Security Number required
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Date of birth required for consideration
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Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
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Ability to think critically and work independently
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Monitor post-operative patients' levels of consciousness and recovery from anesthesia and provide updates to the medical team
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Obtain and record patients' vital signs and observe for signs of anesthesia side effects
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Administer prescribed medications to treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms
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Update EMR charting, patient files, and medical records
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Educate patients and families on post-surgery care
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Candidates must reside more than 25 miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
