PACU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at an ambulatory/outpatient surgery center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• Ambulatory/outpatient surgery center setting in the Charlotte, NC area
• PACU unit serving a mixed patient population including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Primary patient diagnoses include eye and ENT conditions; procedures include tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, sinus surgeries, cataract extractions, and BMTs
• Average daily census of 40 patients across 9 rooms/beds
• No computerized charting system in use
• 8-hour day shifts only, with a mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00 start times; prep begins at 06:00 and PACU at 07:30
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Floating may be required to other Charlotte-area ambulatory surgery centers (rarely), including Ballantyne ASC, Huntersville ASC, Center City, and COSC

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required; license and certifications may be pending at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or relevant RN experience required
• Ambulatory/outpatient work setting experience required
• Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs required
• Experience with pre/post-op care including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and obtaining operative/procedural consent required
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol and pain assessment and management required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are accepted
• No RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday; additional RTO beyond 7 days requires facility approval; RTO cannot be worked out onsite after booking
• Candidate must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• 3-day unit orientation provided, with additional weekly orientation
• Pre-start modules are required and must be completed annually; format includes online learning, Zoom, webinars, and in-person classes
• Scrubs are provided
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employees of Novant Health or New Hanover Regional must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is required
• Travel pairs are allowed, provided each traveler has their own transportation and is comfortable with potentially different schedules