PACU RN
Rapid City, SD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Flexible

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a PACU position requiring at least 1.5 years of experience and ACLS/PALS certification in a hospital Pre-Op/PACU unit.

Details

• Work in a Pre-Op/PACU/Phase 2/Endo unit with 24 Pre-Op/Phase 2 beds and 19 PACU beds
• Care for patients ranging from infants to geriatric, with training provided for infant recovery as needed
• Assist with prep and discharge of Endoscopy patients, without working Intra-Op
• Treat ambulatory/elective and acute care/trauma patient populations
• Patient ratios vary by unit: Pre-Op 1:2-3, PACU 1:1 or 1:2, Phase 2 1:2-4, dependent on acuity
• Variable 12-hour day shifts (0500-2300) or 10-hour night shifts (2030-0700), scheduled 36 hours per week
• Night shift requires Critical Care experience with ICU cases, hemodynamic drips, and ventilated patients
• Weekend call rotation required approximately every 4 weeks (Fri-Sun, varied hours)
• On-call shifts required approximately every 3-5 weeks (2300-0700, Monday-Friday), with a 15-minute response time; night shift RNs are exempt from this call requirement
• Floating required to PreOp, PACU, Endo prep/discharge, and Phase 2 as needed within scope of practice
• Uses EPIC charting system, Omnicell, and Baxter IV pumps

Requirements

• Active RN license (South Dakota or Compact) required
• Minimum of 1.5 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Completion of an accredited nursing education program required
• Night shift RN candidates must have Critical Care experience and competencies with ICU cases including hemodynamic drips and ventilated patients
• Competency with IV insertion, ventilator management, epidural/PCA setup, blood product transfusions, and moderate sedation administration/monitoring preferred or trainable during orientation
• EPIC experience preferred; notify recruiter if not applicable

Additional Information

• Provide pre-op preparation, PACU recovery, and discharge care across multiple perioperative units
• Support includes CNAs, charge nurses, resource nurses, respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and anesthesia/CRNA teams
• May be required to board patients when inpatient beds are unavailable
• May be asked to precept nursing students
• One week orientation with one day spent in each department (PreOp, PACU, Phase II, Endo)
• Holiday coverage required approximately twice per year, rotated among call teams
• Time off requests are approved by the manager; no RTO considered during the first three weeks of August due to the Sturgis Bike Rally
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Free parking available in a parking garage
• Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius; no local travelers accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply