PACU RN
Seattle, WA
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 2+ years of PACU or ICU experience at a Magnet-designated, Level II Trauma teaching hospital.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a Magnet-designated teaching hospital and Level II Trauma Center
• High acuity patient population age 12 and older in a fast-paced environment
• Receives patients from varied areas post-procedure after sedation, both outpatient and inpatient, including unstable ICU patients
• Performs procedures such as TEE, cardioversion, epidural block placement, and lumbar injections
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Uses Epic charting system
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM
• Weekend work required unless otherwise noted on posted schedule
• On-call responsibilities required
• Floating within the hospital required, no floating to sister hospitals

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN and CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or ICU experience required (CVICU or SICU background considered), with ICU experience required somewhere in work history
• Level II Trauma Center experience required; Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Recent ICU experience within the last 2 years preferred
• Relias EKG certification required
• First-time travelers considered if strong PACU or ICU experience is demonstrated

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia care to a diverse surgical population including cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular, and general surgery cases
• Manage patients recovering from various anesthesia types including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Perform pre/post-operative assessments, patient education, and discharge instruction as part of daily responsibilities
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no radius restriction
• RTO limited to a maximum of 1 week, and cannot be requested during the first 2 weeks of the assignment
• Former UW Medical Center staff must have an 18-month separation from the facility before returning as a traveler
• COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
• Scrubs of any color accepted; scrubs provided for OR personnel