American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- 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: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for an outpatient surgery center with a Magnet, Level I trauma teaching hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and a WA or compact RN license.
Details
- Outpatient surgery center Pre/Post PACU unit within a Level I trauma teaching hospital
- Phase II Recovery and Pre-Post care settings for ambulatory surgery patients
- 4x10-hour day shifts with variable start times (0600, 0700, 0800)
- No weekend or holiday shifts required
- No on-call responsibilities
- Epic EMR used, required experience
- Surgery cases include ENT, Gyn, Ophthalmology, and Ortho procedures
Requirements
- Active WA or compact RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of mixed inpatient/outpatient ambulatory RN experience, majority ambulatory history preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Skilled in airway assessment, extubation (LMA/ET), oral/nasal airway placement, and end-tidal CO2 monitoring
- Experience with procedural sedation administration/monitoring and reversal agents
- Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central/PICC line care
- Knowledge of conscious sedation, MAC, nerve blocks, and post-epidural management
- Competency in pre/post-op patient care including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and pre-op assessments
Additional Information
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for ambulatory surgical patients across ENT, Gyn, Ophthalmology, and Ortho specialties
- Administer and monitor medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and narcotics
- Perform pain assessment and management using tools such as RASS
- Apply isolation precautions, PPE, and malignant hyperthermia protocols as needed
- Candidates float within the hospital system as needed
- Prior UW/Harborview staff must have 18 months separation before returning as a travel employee
- RTO limited to 4 days maximum and cannot be taken during the first two weeks of assignment
- Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate with no mileage radius restriction
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
- COVID vaccination and booster required with no exceptions
- Any solid-colored scrubs accepted, with light blue scrubs provided on-unit
American Traveler Job ID #P-780003. 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
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.