PACU Registered Nurse
Lebanon, NH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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.

Details

• High-acuity, high-volume PACU in a hospital setting with frequent overnight boarding of ICU, step-down, and med-surg patients
• Diverse surgical patient population including vascular (carotids, AAA repairs), thoracic (esophagectomy), neuro (craniotomies, neurostimulators, trach), general, gynecology, orthopedic, kidney transplants, and Whipple procedures
• Day/night rotation with variable start times: 0700, 0800, 0900, 1000, 1100, and 1900
• Ventricular drain management is performed; patients requiring ICP monitoring are transferred directly to the ICU
• Requires proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, trachs, and vasoactive and sedative drips

Requirements

• Active NH or compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in a Level 1 or comparable Level 2 Trauma center
• Previous high-acuity PACU and/or ICU experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency with arterial lines, central lines, ventricular drains, chest tubes, trachs, and vasoactive/sedative drip management required
• Two professional references from managers required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position
• Evening hours are described as controlled chaos, requiring strong prioritization and adaptability skills
• PACU regularly boards high-acuity overnight patients, including post-craniotomy ICU-level cases