PACU RN
Olympia, WA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with a WA or compact license for a 107-bed hospital, requiring 4 years overall experience with 2 recent years in acute care PACU.

Details

• 12-hour day shift position, primarily 0900-2130, in a fast-paced PACU with quick patient turnaround
• 14 pre/post bays (pre-op and Phase 2 share space) and 9 Phase 1 bays
• Approximately 35 patients move through the pre/post area daily
• Patient population includes general surgery (ortho, ENT, GI, GYN, spinal), cath lab, endoscopy, IR, and pediatric ortho/ENT cases
• Phase 1 includes higher acuity patients such as AAA repairs who may transition to ICU
• No cardiac, cranial, or transplant cases
• Will primarily work pre/post with floating to Phase 1 approximately once a week
• Travelers will care for only one patient level at a time (pre-op, Phase 1, or Phase 2)
• Patient ratios: Pre-op 1:1-2, Phase 1 1:1-2, Phase 2 1:2-3
• On-call required approximately 5 shifts per 6-week schedule, including about 2 weekend shifts
• Weekend call rotation is every other weekend with 24-hour call coverage on Saturday and Sunday and a 30-minute response time
• No weekday call currently required, though subject to change
• Will never be the only RN on duty during call
• 1-2 holidays per contract required, call only
• Schedule operates on 6-week cycles without self-scheduling
• Floating limited to pre-op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 areas

Requirements

• Active WA state or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 4 years overall RN experience, with the 2 most recent years in acute care PACU
• Pediatric experience required
• Experience with pre-op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 PACU care required
• Strong IV skills required
• EPIC EMR experience required within the last year
• Experience with critical/ICU level patients preferred

Additional Information

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care across pre-op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas
• Department supported by Charge RN, ANM, NM, and Director during daytime hours
• Staffing includes 10-12 RNs and 2 CNAs in pre/post, and 7 RNs in Phase 1
• Surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, respiratory therapists, and hospitalists are present onsite
• Uses Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Orientation includes MHS NEO orientation and one 12-hour shift each in pre/post and Phase 1
• Must complete MHS cardiac rhythm interpretation exam prior to arrival
• RTO requests require manager approval
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Clinical interview may be required with nurse manager approval