Registered Nurse/PACU

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the PACU, Pre-Op, and Phase 2 teams at a leading acute care teaching hospital in Saint Paul, MN. The RN will support patients across two locations within the same hospital system: the Main Hospital and the Day Surgery Center.

Position Details

• Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op / Phase 2 RN
• Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts
• Shift Start Times: 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM, or 11:00 AM
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Experience Required: 1–2 years
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed based on unit needs
• Call Requirement: None
• Block Scheduling: Not available
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius
• Pending License: Accepted
• RTO: Ideally no more than 5 days
• Floating: Yes — clinicians may float within their scope between the Main Hospital and Day Surgery Center
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts at any time without penalty

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS – Required
• ACLS – Required
• PALS – Required
• Epic experience – Required
• Strong PACU, Pre-Op, and/or Phase 2 nursing experience
• Ability to safely care for patients in perioperative and post-anesthesia settings
• Ability to float between the Main Hospital and Day Surgery Center as needed

Facility Highlights

• Facility Type: Acute Care
• Hospital Type: Teaching Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
• Staffed Beds: 317
• EMR/Charting: Epic (Excellian)
• Scrub Color: Provided by the unit
• Patient Ratio: 1:1

Parking Information

• First Day: Park in the Blue Ramp. Parking ticket will be validated for free on the first day only.
• After First Day – Night Shift: Parking is free in the ramp.
• Day/Evening Shift: Parking is available in Lot E or the Blue Ramp. Payment required by cash or check only.