PACU RN
Cedar Rapids, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,387/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility Information340 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a day-shift assignment requiring recent pediatric care and strong telemetry/drips-titration experience.
Details
- Hospital-based PACU unit with 12 beds
- All patient population types cared for, including pediatrics
- Patient ratio of 2:1
- Uses Epic EMR
- Day shift, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts with flexible start times between 0900-1200
- 40 hours per week
- Every other weekend required, as needed
- No formal on-call requirement currently, but as-needed call may apply
- Scrubs provided by the hospital
Requirements
- Active RN license (Iowa or Compact/Multistate)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certification (AHA)
- Minimum of 12 months PACU/post anesthesia care experience required
- 24 months of PACU/post anesthesia care experience required on resume/work history
- Experience in a hospital, medical center, same-day surgery, or outpatient surgery setting required
- Recent pediatric care experience required
- Strong experience reading and measuring telemetry required
- Drips and titration experience required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Driver's license required for consideration
- Skills checklist specific to PACU required
- Professional reference from a supervisor, charge nurse, manager, director, CNO, or COO within the last 24 months preferred
Additional Information
- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to patients across all age groups and case types
- Required to work 1-2 of the 3 winter holidays unless the unit is closed
- Limited to 1 day off request during the November 26-30 and December 23-January 2 holiday periods
- Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility, based on driver's license
- Prior UnityPoint Health employees (FTE or PRN float pool) may be restricted from travel assignments in other markets within 12 months of separation
- First-time travelers may be considered based on skills and experience
Facility
Saint Luke's Hospital

- 340 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Cedar Rapids, IA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
- Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
- Limited public transportation options.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
- Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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