Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Bel Air, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2 years of ICU/critical care or PACU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• PACU unit caring for Phase I and Phase II recovery, pre/post-operative patients
• Patient population includes general surgery, ortho, neuro/spine, vascular, urology, GI, GYN, bariatric, and thoracic surgical cases
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2
• Preferred experience with Epic charting system
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Schedule includes Sunday through Friday with no Saturdays required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• May float within specialty to ICU/critical care units, including sister hospitals
• No regularly scheduled on-call shifts, though low-census on-call status may occasionally apply

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA only)
• CPI certification required, Calm Every Storm online version accepted
• NRP or AAP certification accepted
• Minimum 2 years of PACU, ICU, or critical care experience required
• First-time travelers considered if they have strong ICU/critical care experience
• Skilled in airway management, ventilator care, ABG interpretation, and intubation/extubation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Proficient in IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with pre/post-op care including EKG, consent, and medication reconciliation
• Familiarity with multiple anesthesia types including general, spinal, and MAC
• Charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Perform patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and manage pain and sedation levels
• Support surgical recovery for procedures including orthopedic, neuro/spine, vascular, and bariatric surgeries
• Travelers are expected to float within scope as needed, with priority given to travelers
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility unless local candidates are otherwise accepted
• Returning staff must have a 12-month break before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the health system before reassignment
• RTO requests must be submitted at time of offer and are limited to a maximum of 7 days
• Holiday RTO limited to one major or minor holiday during the fall/winter season
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply if they meet experience requirements