Travel PACU RN - $2,400 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/22/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 22, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit requiring IL licensure and prior PACU/ASU and Cardiac Cath recovery experience.

Details

• Fast-paced PACU recovering Cath Lab, GI, IR, and surgical patients
• Covers Pre-op, Post-op, and Phase 1 PACU care
• Evening shift with options of an 8-hour shift starting at 10am or a 10-hour shift starting at 11am
• Floating required within the PACU department
• No on-call or holiday requirements

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (American Heart Association preferred; American Red Cross accepted for BLS)
• Minimum 3 years of solid core staff experience in an acute care setting
• At least 2 successful travel contracts required
• Mandatory experience with PACU and ASU recovery, including Cardiac Cath patients
• Epic EMR experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• 2 current professional references from a Supervisor, Manager, or Charge in the PACU setting within the last year, with a travel reference preferred
• Updated skills checklist required

Additional Information

• Recover patients from Cath Lab, GI, IR, and surgical procedures across pre-op, post-op, and Phase 1 PACU phases
• Punctuality is essential; tardiness is not tolerated in this department
• Seeking a seasoned PACU nurse with a strong, team-oriented attitude
• New graduates will not be considered for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be separated for 12 months before being eligible as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 3 days for 8-week contracts and 7 days for 13-week contracts

American Traveler Job ID #P-782373. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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