PACU RN
Charleston, WV
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric PACU position at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and major teaching hospital, requiring at least 1 year of PACU experience with a pediatric focus.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting within a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU; major teaching hospital and member of the Council of Teaching Hospitals and Health Systems (COTH)
• Pediatric PACU unit with an average daily census of 26 patients across 7 rooms and 7 beds
• Patient ratios: 1:1 with pediatric patients and 1:2 with adult patients
• Weekday shifts are rotating and may begin between 7:30am–10:00am (examples: 7:30–4:00, 8:00–4:30, 8:30–5:00)
• Weekend on-call shift runs Saturday 7:00am through Sunday 7:00pm (36 hours), rotating approximately 2 weekends per month
• No floating required
• Charting systems: Cerner and Accudose (SBAR communication format); Cerner experience is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active WV or Compact RN license required to begin the assignment; pending license accepted for initial consideration
• Minimum 2 years total RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of PACU RN experience required, with pediatric PACU experience specifically required
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Candidate's permanent address must be more than 100 miles from the facility; candidates residing 75–99 miles away may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Minimum 2 manager or charge nurse references from within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Driver's license and SSN required for consideration
• Former permanent employees of the Vandalia Health System (including CAMC Health Systems and affiliated facilities) must have been separated for at least 2 years before being eligible for a travel contract
• Current Vandalia Health System employees (perm, PRN, or otherwise) are not eligible

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided all experience requirements are met
• Surgical cases include general, ENT, GYN, ophthalmology, plastics, robotics, endo/laparoscopic, and pediatric procedures
• Preferred skills include airway assessment, care of ventilated patients, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central line care, and management of narcotics/reversal agents
• Flu vaccination is required during flu season (October 1–March 31); exemptions are accepted only with documented allergist or physician record
• Scrub color: Bright Blue
• Free parking is available for travelers
• Orientation is held every other Thursday
• No RTO restrictions
• Teaching hospital experience is preferred