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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 9 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x9hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an outpatient PACU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications, and an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Outpatient PACU setting at a community hospital with 8 OR suites operating 24/7
• PACU unit has 13 bays: 10 Phase 1 and 3 Phase 2
• Patient population includes inpatient and outpatient surgical patients across multiple specialties, including pediatric patients age 10+
• Common cases include total joint arthroplasty, spine, orthopedic sports medicine, general surgery, vascular, plastics, urology, ENT, ECT, and GI endoscopy
• Phase 1 nurse-to-patient ratio is 2:1; Phase 2 ratio is 3:1
• Nurses rotate between PreOp, Phase 1, and Phase 2 depending on daily patient needs
• Float requirement includes PreOp, ECT (preop/intraop/postop), and GI Endoscopy (preop and recovery only)
• Monday through Friday base schedule, 36 hrs/week; shift lengths are typically 9 or 12 hours with variable start times
• Unit coverage spans 0530–2100 (PreOp opens at 0530, PACU closes at 2100)
• Rotating 2nd Call commitment per 6-week period: 3 weekend/holiday shifts and 3 weekday shifts required
• Weekday call hours: 2100–0530; weekend/holiday call: day shift 0800–2000 or night shift 2000–0800
• Call is self-scheduled within a structured rotation; agency staff sign up after core and PRN staff
• Call rotation includes Inova-observed holidays, including the day before and possibly the day after each holiday
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia or an active multistate compact (NLC) license
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience required
• Strong perianesthesia background preferred
• Pediatric patient experience helpful but not required
• Trauma or critical care experience not required
• Must be comfortable with variable start times, on-call expectations, and floating across units

Additional Information

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care to patients in PreOp, Phase 1 PACU, and Phase 2 PACU across a wide range of surgical specialties
• An ECG exam is administered on Day 2 of orientation — pass/fail with one attempt; failure results in assignment termination with no remediation option
• A study guide and optional pre-start clinical team study session are provided to help candidates prepare for the ECG exam
• Scrubs: Maroon OR scrubs required in PACU, ECT, and Endoscopy; Maroon OR attire or Navy Inova scrubs when assigned to PreOp — OR attire is provided on campus
• Fast-paced environment with a strong teamwork focus

American Traveler Job ID #P-724528. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36 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.

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