Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Asheville, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$1,881/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care723 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications along with trauma and pediatric experience.
Details
- PACU unit with 40 beds and a 1:2 patient ratio
- Shift runs 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM
- HUC support available 7:30 AM to 4 PM, with 4 PCTs scheduled daily and assigned to specific pods for labs, catheterizations, and transport
- Uses standard PACU equipment
- Charting is done in Cerner
- Scheduling is set in 6-week blocks, requiring 3 call shifts within that period
- Floating required within peri-anesthesia areas including Endoscopy, PreOp, and Phase II
Requirements
- Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- NIH Stroke Scale experience required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Trauma and pediatric experience preferred
- Ventilator monitoring skills required
- Cerner experience required
- US SSN and DOB required for consideration
- One professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide perianesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgery and anesthesia
- Must wear surgical green or navy scrubs
- Must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
- No gaps in work history exceeding 90 days within the past 12 months
Facility
Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
16 nurses recommend working with Mission Hospital - Memorial Campus
Pros
It’s a hospital that you will learn a lot
Cons
It’s too busy that LPNs have 10 patients total care
- Short Term Acute Care
- 723 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 Asheville, NC
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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