PACU Registered Nurse
Saint Louis, Missouri
Barnes-Jewish Hospital

Registered Nurse - PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (1900-0730)
• Call: 24 hours of on-call required within a 6-week period
• Work Days: Monday through Friday
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Pre-op Responsibility: Night shift nurses expected to pre-op first cases from 0530-0730 when no PACU patients are present
• Float: May float within the service line as needed
• Local Radius Rule: Home address must be at least 75 miles from the facility
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: No more than 7 days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Unit & Patient Population

• Level 1 Trauma Center PACU
• Surgical patients including GU, GYN, colorectal, minimally invasive procedures, bariatric, some ENT
• Separate Interventional Radiology pre/post area
• Manage complicated postoperative patients with multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Minimum 1 year of PACU (Post Anesthesia Care) experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued ID required
• Criminal background check within 6 months, including statewide and nationwide searches
• Education verification of highest nursing degree required (cannot pend at start)
• Fingerprinting required for assignments in Illinois long-term care or rehab units
• Professional license primary source verification required (Missouri licenses verified via NURSYS)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start, including a comprehensive panel (amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing for N95 respirators required and must be current
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Two negative PPDs or acceptable TB blood test within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption during flu season
• Annual completion of facility-specific compliance training and policies (HIPAA, hand hygiene, dress code, latex allergy, confidentiality, fingernail policy)
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists required and must be updated annually
• References: Two professional references required (supervisors preferred)

Additional Notes

• No weekend shifts required
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Locals are not accepted for this assignment
• Parking fees apply for day shifts; free parking for straight night shifts in employee lots
• Orientation parking available at a reduced rate (no reimbursement)
• Must adhere to facility policies including dress code and hand hygiene
• Performance evaluations may be requested but are not required for extensions or per diem status

This position is ideal for a critical care registered nurse with PACU experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma center environment. Night shift availability and on-call flexibility are essential.