RN PACU
Chattanooga, TN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Pre/Post-Op Day Surgery position in Chattanooga, TN, requiring ACLS, PALS, and experience with moderate sedation and phase 2 recovery.

Details

• Located in the Day Surgery / Pre-op Holding unit of a 472-bed hospital in Chattanooga, TN
• Cares for surgical patients in pre-op holding and phase 2 recovery (SDS)
• Unit is supported by unit secretaries and techs
• Equipment used includes cardiac monitors, ultrasound, and EKG machines
• Procedures performed on unit include nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan catheter placement
• Documents in Meditech EMR
• Schedule is 3x12-hour shifts; 4x10-hour shifts may also be considered
• Shift start times vary (5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00 AM) depending on the surgery schedule
• One closing shift per week required — shift ends when the last patient leaves
• No weekend or holiday requirements
• No floating outside of Day Surgery and Pre-op Holding

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN or Compact license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in the specialty
• Experience with IV starts and moderate sedation required
• Experience preparing surgical patients for surgery and providing phase 2 recovery required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include pre-operative patient preparation, moderate sedation monitoring, and phase 2 post-operative recovery care
• Blue scrubs are required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• 13-week contract