PACU Registered Nurse
Rochester, NY
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU/Pre-Anesthesia position requiring at least 3 years of experience, EPIC proficiency, and a NY RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based PACU and pre-anesthesia setting
• Patient population includes pre-op cases across ortho, GYN, general surgery, neuro, and pediatric ENT
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Shift schedule is 4x10-hour shifts; if working DOSA and PACU combined, shift runs 11:00 AM–9:30 PM; if 8-hour shifts, 1:00 PM–9:30 PM
• Epic EMR experience required
• Scrubs are provided by the facility

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 3 years of PACU or pre-anesthesia nursing experience
• Combined pre-anesthesia and PACU experience preferred
• Proficiency in phlebotomy and IV placement is mandatory for all RNs at this facility
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with pediatric patient management required
• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical specialties including ortho, neuro, GYN, vascular, cardiac, plastics, and ENT
• Skills in procedural sedation, airway management, post-epidural management, anesthesia reversal agents, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include pre-op assessment and education, pre-op medication administration, Phase I and Phase II recovery care, and discharge instruction
• Additional clinical duties include PICC line care, chest tube management, ventilator care, end-tidal CO2 monitoring, extubation, PCA pump management, and RASS assessment
• Pediatric ENT cases are a key component of this role
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All time-off and scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application