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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 16 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2 years of critical care/ICU and PACU experience.

• Work in the PACU unit of a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital
• 38-bay unit with an average daily census of 70-90 patients
• Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients
• Recover surgical patients from neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant cases
• Does not recover open heart surgery or liver transplant cases
• Unit operates 24/7 with dedicated PCT/transport support
• Day shift schedule: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM, working every Saturday and Sunday plus one additional weekday of choice
• No on-call requirements
• Floating limited to PACU or PreOp units only
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active MO or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience required
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Critical care skills required including artificial airway management, invasive monitoring (including ICP), blood product transfusions, and vasoactive drug administration
• Skills required: dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, ventilated patient care, and IV vasopressor administration
• First-time travelers accepted if they meet the 2 years Level I Critical Care/ICU and PACU experience requirement

• Responsible for recovery care of a diverse range of acute post-operative surgical patients
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility, as no local candidates are accepted
• No more than 7 days of RTO permitted per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment
• Permanent BJC or Saint Luke's employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Travelers with 18 months of tenure must take a 3-month break in service before returning
• Pending license accepted for consideration
• Facial hair must accommodate proper fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions

American Traveler Job ID #P-737410. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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.