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Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a high-acuity, high-volume PACU position requiring recent Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma experience and a NH or compact RN license.
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High-acuity, high-volume PACU in a hospital setting with frequent overnight boarding of ICU, step-down, and med-surg patients
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Diverse surgical patient population including vascular (carotids, AAA repairs), thoracic (esophagectomy), neuro (craniotomies, neurostimulators, trach), general, gynecology, orthopedic, kidney transplants, and Whipple procedures
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Day/night rotation with variable start times: 0700, 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, and 1900
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Ventricular drain management is performed; patients requiring ICP monitoring are transferred directly to the ICU
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Requires proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, trachs, and vasoactive and sedative drips
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Active NH or compact RN license required
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma center
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Previous high-acuity PACU and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
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Proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, ventricular drains, chest tubes, trachs, and vasoactive/sedative drip management required
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Two professional references from managers required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
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Evening hours are described as controlled chaos, requiring strong prioritization and adaptability skills
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PACU regularly boards high-acuity overnight patients, including post-craniotomy ICU-level cases
