American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Roanoke, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 23, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring active VA or Compact RN licensure and prior travel experience. Details Work in the PACU unit of a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics with a 1:2 ratio Surgical specialties include ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dental, emergency general surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, gyn-oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (6:45pm-7:15am), with 4x12 available upon request Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block On-call rotation assigned via sign-up sheet with staff Floating required within skillset EPIC charting experience required Requirements Active VA State or Compact RN license required at time of submission Pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Preferred certifications: CCRN, NIHSS Prior travel experience required Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred Previous charge experience preferred Clinical skills required include IV therapy (blood products, central/PICC line care, IV starts), respiratory care (ventilated patients, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, End-Tidal CO2), neuro care (craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, stroke scale), cardiac care (antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line, dysrhythmia management, CPR), and pre/post-op care (EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy procedures, straight catheterization)

Experience with monitoring and assessments including lab values, isolation precautions, malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain management, PCA pump management, and RASS Pediatric patient management experience required Additional Information Provide perianesthesia nursing care across Phase I and Phase II recovery for a wide range of surgical specialties Facility is a Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric), Magnet-designated, and an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center affiliated with an academic medical school Must work one holiday per 13-week contract, with two holidays required during winter holiday periods (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve/Day) Facility may cancel up to 1 shift per 2-week period All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront First-time travelers are not accepted Local candidates within 100 miles (measured from driver's license address) are not accepted, with limited exceptions for certain inpatient and RRT roles at reduced terms Previous employees must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler Travelers who have worked 365 total days at the facility are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period American Traveler Job ID P-775575. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.