Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,216 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/11/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with a KY or compact license and at least 2 years of PACU experience for a self-contained surgical unit specializing in lithotripsy and urologic procedures.

Details

• Work in a friendly, self-contained surgical unit with 6 pre/post beds and 2 ORs
• Average patient ratio of 2:1
• Common diagnoses include lithotripsy, cystoscopy, and TURP/TURBT procedures
• Administers medications such as Fentanyl, Versed, and Dilaudid
• Uses Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule from 7a-7p, three 12-hour shifts per week
• Call required, including one weekday 7p-11p shift and weekend on-call no more than every 6th week from 7a-7p Saturday and Sunday
• Surgical scrubs provided

Requirements

• Active KY or compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience required
• 2 years of PACU RN experience required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate's Degree (ASN) required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Pre-op or circulator experience preferred
• Must be able to read telemetry and titrate medications
• Skilled in IV insertion, sedation management, trach care, and CBI

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in pre- and post-anesthesia phases within a surgical setting
• Assess, develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient and family needs
• Mentor and precept licensed and non-licensed staff members
• Participate in quality, safety, and process improvement initiatives
• Comply with regulatory standards and organizational care models

American Traveler Job ID #P-753509. 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

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