PACU RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN with high acuity Phase I recovery experience and prior ICU or ED background for a 6-month assignment in Minnesota.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a short term acute care hospital with 672 staffed beds
• Care for high acuity post-surgical patients across ortho, spine, neuro, general, and oncology populations
• Patient ratios of 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• 3x12 hour day shifts, either 9:00-21:30 or 11:00-23:30
• Weekend shifts required as needed per department
• No on-call requirements
• Float within scope to Pre-op, PACU, Phase II, and Helping Hands as needed
• Epic/Excellian EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (CAPA, CCRN, and CPAN preferred)
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience or 3 years ED experience required
• Experience with high acuity PACU patients required
• Proficiency recovering post-op ortho, spine, neuro, general, and oncology surgical patients
• Experience with ventilators and hemodynamically unstable patients in Phase I recovery required
• Skills in cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, PCA pump management, and post-epidural care
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide Phase I PACU recovery care for a wide range of surgical specialties
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 100 miles from the facility to be eligible, with no local candidates accepted
• Previous perm staff must be separated from employment for at least 3 months before returning as a traveler
• RTO ideally limited to no more than 5 days during the assignment
• Required pre-start modules must be completed prior to beginning the assignment