Travel Contract

PACU RN
St. Louis, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
5x8 hrs

$2,209/week

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Overview

Start Date09/14/2026
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

3% higher than average Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Nurse pay in Missouri

Estimated total pay

$2,209/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Other qualifications

License

Missouri Nursing License

Description

PACU RN Travel Contract

Overview

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Setting: Short-term acute care hospital
Unit type: PACU with IR pre/post recovery
Shift: Day, 4x10 hours, 7:30 AM–6:00 PM
Contract length: 13 weeks
First-timers accepted: Yes
Local candidates: Not accepted; home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
Floating: May float only to PACU or PreOp units
On-call: Not required
Weekend/holiday coverage: No weekends, no holidays

Patient Population / Unit Focus

Adult patients, with occasional adolescents and geriatric patients
Level I trauma recovery
Post-op recovery includes neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urology, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant cases
Does not recover open heart surgeries or liver transplants

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Missouri
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
BLS issued by American Heart Association
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
Critical care experience
ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
Preoperative experience
Experience with Epic
Dysrhythmia recognition and management
Blood product administration
IV vasopressor administration
ICP monitoring
Care of ventilated patients

Key Skills

Epic
Inpatient care
Phase I PACU
Dysrhythmia recognition and management
Blood product administration
Phlebotomy
Starting IVs
IV vasopressors
ICP monitoring
Care of ventilated patients

Compliance / Pre-Start Requirements

Government-issued ID
Background check
Education verification
Employment application
Skills checklist
Two professional references
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Fit mask testing
TB screening or chest X-ray
Drug screening within 1 year of start
Flu vaccination or approved exemption during flu season
HIPAA acknowledgement
Latex allergy questionnaire
Confidentiality form
Regulatory compliance education
Hep B declination
SSN and DOB confirmation
TB questionnaire
Hand hygiene policy acknowledgement
Fingernail policy acknowledgement
Dress code policy acknowledgement
Orientation modules
Vehicle registration form for day shifts

Additional Notes

RTO limit: no more than 7 days
Guaranteed hours: 3 shifts per 13 weeks
Night shift staff would need to learn pre-op workflow

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

Response timewithin an hour

Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

Jobs on Vivian3

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About Saint Louis, MO

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Saint Louis, MO here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

Summer average highs are around 89°F, and winter average lows are around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Saint Louis, with options ranging from furnished apartments to corporate housing.

Transportation

Saint Louis is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system called Metrolink.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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