PACU Registered Nurse
Wichita, KS
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU (Recovery Room) position in Wichita, KS, requiring a minimum of 1 year of acute care PACU experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Work setting is a hospital Recovery Room (PACU) unit with 30 beds
• Day shift hours are 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM; night shift typically consists of 2 RNs and may involve on-call rather than scheduled shifts
• Patient ratios are 1:2 RN-to-patient, with 1:1 ratio for higher acuity patients
• Day shift is staffed with 1 charge nurse and 12 RNs
• Common procedures include craniotomies and orthopedic cases
• EMR system is Meditech; prior experience is preferred but not required
• On-call is required with a 30-minute response time
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active KS or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care hospital PACU RN experience
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Flexibility with hours is preferred
• Prior Meditech EMR experience is a plus
• Ideal candidates are patient-focused, adaptable, and able to work well under pressure
• First-time travelers are not explicitly mentioned as eligible or ineligible for this role