PACU RN
Philadelphia, PA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring PA or compact RN licensure, trauma certifications, and prior critical care or PACU experience.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a Level I Trauma Center
• Patient mix includes adults and pediatrics
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:00-18:30 or 8:00-18:30
• On-call requirements include 2 weekday on-call shifts and 1 weekend 12-hour on-call shift within a 6-week schedule, plus 1 summer and 1 winter holiday on-call
• Possible floating to Tabor GI or Pain Center as needed
• Uses Cerner Aecis SurgiNet and Epic charting systems
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active PA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: TNCC, PALS, ACLS, BLS
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Critical Care or PACU required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• ICU background required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel nurse experience required with Critical Care/PACU background
• SICU, MICU, and CTICU experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Skills required include airway assessment, ventilator care, chest tube management, extubation, ABG interpretation, intubation, IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and various surgical specialties including neuro, ortho, GI, GYN, vascular, and plastics preferred
• Valid state license or certification required at time of consideration
• Valid professional references and certification copies required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide pre- and post-operative care across a wide range of surgical specialties including neuro, ortho, cardiovascular, GI, GYN, and plastics
• Support patients under various types of anesthesia including general, spinal, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Participate in pain assessment, PCA pump management, and isolation precautions/PPE protocols
• Scrubs are provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates accepted within a 50-mile radius at a different rate
• RTO must be submitted at time of consideration; requests after submission will not be accepted
• Fingerprinting and background compliance may require travel time in Pennsylvania
• Holiday coverage required for one summer and one winter holiday on-call shift