PACU RN
Glenview, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit position requiring critical care PACU experience and IL licensure.

Details

• Work in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit of an acute care hospital
• Day and Evening shift rotation with start times between 8am-11am, ending by 8:30pm
• 36 hours per week on 9-hour shifts
• No floating required
• On-call requirement of 3 weeknights (8pm-7am) and one 24-hour weekend shift per 6-week schedule with 30-minute call back time
• Holiday coverage per call rotation

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• Minimum 3 years of solid acute care hospital experience
• Critical care PACU experience in an acute care hospital setting required
• At least one prior travel contract required
• Epic EMR experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Must pass an EKG test with a score of 80% or higher prior to consideration
• 2 current references from a Supervisor, Manager, or Charge nurse in the relevant unit within the last year

Additional Information

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients
• On-site EKG test required on Day 1 of orientation; must pass to continue the assignment
• 4 hours of non-billable orientation
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be away for 12 months before being considered as a traveler
• RTO for 13-week contracts limited to a maximum of 7 days
• Candidates will undergo a brief interview (10-15 minutes) conducted by the hospital