American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/07/2026 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: Dec 7, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring critical care experience and MO or compact RN licensure. Details Level I Trauma Center PACU in Parkview Tower Recovers surgical patients including GU, GYN, Colorectal, minimally invasive, Bariatric, and some ENT cases, plus a separate IR pre/post area Patient ratio of 1:2 Night shift, 3x12 hours (1900-0730), working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Night shift nurses pre-op first-case patients from 0530-0730 when no PACU patients are assigned On-call requirement of 24 hours per 6-week schedule period Floating required within service line to meet facility needs Uses Epic charting system Requirements Active MO or compact RN license required (compact must match permanent residence) BLS and ACLS certification required Minimum 1 year of critical care/ICU experience or Level I Trauma Center PACU experience required Experience with ventilator management, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia recognition/management required Experience with IV vasopressors and starting/maintaining IVs required Pre/post-op patient care experience including pre-op assessment, education, and medications Epic EMR experience required Must pass Relias EKG exam covering interpretation and management of dysrhythmias Pending license accepted at time of submission Additional Information Manage complex postoperative patients including those with multiple drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia First-time travelers are welcome to apply Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted No block scheduling accommodations available RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first week of the assignment Returning permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning to any BJC facility as a traveler Standard travelers may stay up to 18 months, followed by a required 3-month break in service Scrub color required is navy Facial hair must allow for proper fit testing or must be shaved with no exceptions American Traveler Job ID P-779378. 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.