PACU RN
St. Louis, MO
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,134/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,394 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring critical care experience and MO or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center PACU in Parkview Tower
- Recovers surgical patients including GU, GYN, Colorectal, minimally invasive, Bariatric, and some ENT cases, plus a separate IR pre/post area
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (1900-0730), working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Night shift nurses pre-op first-case patients from 0530-0730 when no PACU patients are assigned
- On-call requirement of 24 hours per 6-week schedule period
- Floating required within service line to meet facility needs
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence)
- BLS and ACLS certification required
- Minimum 1 year of critical care/ICU experience or Level I Trauma Center PACU experience required
- Experience with ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia recognition/management required
- Experience with IV vasopressors and starting/maintaining IVs required
- Pre/post-op patient care experience including pre-op assessment, education, and medications
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Pending license accepted at time of submission
Additional Information
- Manage complex postoperative patients including those with multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
- No block scheduling accommodations available
- RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
- Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler
- Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service
- Scrub color required is navy
- Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions
Facility
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
15 nurses recommend working with Barnes-Jewish Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,394 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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 Saint Louis, MO
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Saint Louis is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.
- Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.
- Saint Louis has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include heart disease and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Saint Louis offers a variety of activities including a vibrant restaurant scene, art museums like the Saint Louis Art Museum, live music venues, sports events such as baseball games at Busch Stadium, and outdoor attractions like the Missouri Botanical Garden and Forest Park.
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