PACU/Pre-Op/Phase 2 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

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (PACU/Pre Op/Phase 2)
• Shift: 8 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
• First-time travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-call Requirement: None
• Floating: Yes, within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Considered
• Locals Accepted: No (must be outside 100-mile radius)
• Pending License Accepted: Yes
• 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 experience required (electronic health record system)

Facility Type

• Acute Care
• Teaching Hospital
• Level 3 Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 317

Required Qualifications

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

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 1 year required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year required
• Transcript or diploma verification as applicable
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no fingerprints pending allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap vaccine (or approved exemption)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray (within required timeframe)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing

Additional Requirements

• Completion of assigned online pre-orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment start
• Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Annual skills checklist required

Notes

• Guaranteed hours subject to cancellation without penalty up to 3 shifts
• Parking available with validation for first day; fees apply thereafter depending on shift
• Scrub color provided by unit

This position is ideal for experienced PACU/Pre Op/Phase 2 RNs with strong clinical skills, Epic experience, and required certifications looking for a travel contract in Minnesota.