American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Draper, Utah.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PACU position in Draper, UT, requiring at least 1 year of PACU, ICU, or ER experience and active ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Details
- PACU unit within a hospital setting, located on the first floor with 11 bays and 6 ORs
- Surgical case mix includes orthopedic, gynecological, ENT, and general surgery procedures
- Patient ratio is 1:1
- Shift hours vary between 0900โ2200 depending on the surgery schedule
- On-call requirement of 4 call shifts per 4-week scheduling period; each 12-hour block (0700โ1900 or 1900โ0700) counts as one call shift
- Call coverage runs MondayโFriday 1900โ0700 and weekends (both day and night shifts)
- ORs are closed on weekends; weekend commitment is limited to on-call shifts only
- EMR: Epic
- Standard PACU equipment used
- No floating required
Requirements
- Active UT RN license or Compact RN license required
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or ARC accepted; no certifications may expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
- Minimum 1 year of recent experience in PACU, ICU, or ER required
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
Additional Information
- Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from orthopedic, GYN, ENT, and general surgery procedures
- Day shift is staffed with one charge nurse and one RN per running OR
- Navy blue scrubs required; scrubs are hospital-issued
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility โ local candidates are not eligible
- Team-oriented, self-motivated candidates are the best fit for this unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-726880. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.