Travel PACU RN - $2,215 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring 2 years of experience, BLS and PALS certification, and floating between Pre-Op and PACU.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting
• Provide Pre-Op care for both inpatients and outpatients as well as Phase II Recovery through discharge home
• Patient population includes general surgery cases such as lap chole, appendectomy, bowel resection, BKA/AKA, vascular procedures, plastics, mandibular surgery, eye procedures, GYN, dental, thoracic (no open hearts), and podiatry (no ortho)
• Occasionally provide pre-op care for cath lab vascular procedures and endoscopy
• Approximately 3-4% pediatric patient population, though travelers are not assigned to peds
• Additional specialties include ENT, OB-GYN, Robotic, Transplant, and Vascular
• Utilizes breathing treatments and CPAP/BiPAP equipment
• Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), 11:30am-10:00pm
• Float required between Pre-Op and PACU
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Required certifications: BLS and PALS
• ACLS certification also required
• Conscious sedation and IV start skills required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care from pre-op assessment through Phase II recovery and discharge
• Floating required between Pre-Op and PACU areas
• Travelers are expected to float between facilities within the state, and refusal may impact assignment
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must not reside within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-740012. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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