PACU RN
Huntley, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a BSN, active IL RN license, and prior post-cardiac catheterization recovery experience.

Details

• Work in the PACU of a community hospital (inpatient and ambulatory/outpatient settings)
• Patient population is primarily older adults; pediatric patients are 12 months of age and older
• Experience recovering post-cardiac catheterization patients is required
• Experience in preop and Phase II recovery phases of perioperative care is expected
• Patient ratio is 1:4
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday with variable start times of 6am, 9am, 10am, or 11am
• No on-call requirements
• No weekend requirements
• Epic EMR — experience required
• Floating between units or facilities within the health system may be required upon manager request

Requirements

• Active IL RN license currently in hand — emergency and pending licenses are not accepted
• BSN required
• Minimum 1 year of direct PACU experience required; 2 years preferred
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be through AHA
• Experience with Epic EMR required
• Travel experience required
• Preferred certifications: Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS), Emergency Communications RN, Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
• Preferred: prior charge nurse experience
• Preferred: community hospital experience
• 2 references required for consideration, including at least one from a Supervisor, Manager, or Charge RN within the past year
• A skills checklist is required for consideration
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application — RTO cannot be added after submission
• Vaccination status must be documented on your profile

Additional Information

• Provide Phase I PACU, preop, and Phase II recovery care to a predominantly adult patient population
• Manage post-cath lab patients as part of regular caseload
• Pediatric patient management (ages 12 months and older) may be required
• Previous employment at Northwestern Medicine or any of its acquired facilities must be disclosed in employment history
• Candidates living within 75 miles of the facility are eligible to apply at a local rate
• Orientation modules are completed during scheduled shifts; duration varies by specialty