PACU/Pre-Op/Phase II Registered Nurse
Saint Paul, Minnesota
United Hospital

Job Opportunity: PACU/Pre Op/Phase 2 Registered Nurse

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Options: 8-hour or 12-hour shifts
• Start Times: 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Years of Experience Required: 3 years in specialty
• First-Time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Scheduling: Considered
• Local Candidates: Not accepted within 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Epic Electronic Health Record experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 3 years of PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current PALS certification
• Experience with Epic Electronic Health Record system

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start date (including statewide and national searches)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (no starts allowed with fingerprints pending unless a specific clearance letter is provided)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (9-panel acceptable)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Additional Requirements

• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Annual skills checklist required (Medical-Surgical skills checklist acceptable for PreOp)
• Completion of facility-specific online preorientation modules within 72 hours of assignment acceptance (approximate time: 5 hours for PACU RN)
• Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Uniform provided by unit

Facility Highlights

• Acute care teaching hospital with Level 3 trauma designation
• 317 staffed beds
• Charting system: Epic (Excellian)

Notes

• Candidates must be able to complete all required background checks, immunizations, and training prior to start date.
• Prior travel experience is not required, but first-time travelers are not accepted for this role.
• Floating within scope of practice may be required to meet facility needs.
• Parking is available with some cost after the first day depending on shift.

This position is ideal for experienced PACU/Pre Op RNs with strong Epic experience seeking a travel contract in Minnesota.