PACU RN
Indianapolis, IN
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level 1 trauma center, requiring 2 years of experience and an active IN or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the PACU (Phase I) of a Level 1 trauma center, open and staffed 24/7
• Receive patients from all surgical specialties except open heart, including Neuro, Ortho, PV, Thoracic, Urology, Gyn, Plastics, and Peds
• Average daily census of 65-85 patients
• Day shift schedule of 4x12 hours, 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM
• Call requirement of approximately 12-24 hours in a 6-week schedule
• Must work or take call on any holiday occurring during the contract, with 1 holiday shift required per 6-week block
• Cerner charting system used, experience required
• Floating required to other units within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) in hand prior to start date
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• ICU/PCU experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience required
• Experience caring for intubated and ventilated patients
• Experience with pediatric patients and all major surgical specialties (Neuro, Ortho, Vascular, Thoracic, Urology, Gyn, Plastics)
• Must be comfortable working in a large, fast-paced, high-acuity facility
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 2 supervisor references required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to a high-acuity patient population, including many critical care and neuro patients
• Facility offers charge pay
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the contract
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the health system must wait 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within the health system must take a designated break to reset eligibility: 3 months for out-of-state residents or 6 months for in-state residents
• Local candidates residing in Indiana are accepted for this position at a lower pay package