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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - PACU opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2 years of PACU and critical care experience along with ACLS and BLS certification.
Requirements
Active MO or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
Minimum 2 years of PACU experience in a Level I Trauma Center required
Critical care/ICU experience required
BLS and ACLS certifications required
CCRN and TNCC certifications preferred
Epic charting experience required
Skills required include dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, phlebotomy, IV starts, IV vasopressors, ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients
Experience with pre/post‑op care, 12‑lead EKG/ECG, and pre‑op assessment and education required
Teaching hospital experience preferred
Previous charge experience preferred
Responsibilities
Work in the PACU of a Magnet‑designated, teaching hospital that is a Level I Trauma Center
38‑bed unit open 24/7 with an average daily census of 70-90 patients
Recover surgical patients across neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant specialties
Open heart surgery and liver transplant recovery not included
Patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients
Unit has dedicated PCT/transport team support
Day shift schedule of 4x10 hours, 12:00 PM-10:30 PM
No weekend, holiday, or on‑call requirements
Float required within PACU or PreOp units only
Epic EMR used for charting
Provide post‑anesthesia recovery care for a wide range of acute surgical patients, including those requiring artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive medications
Night shift staff will be required to learn how to work up a pre‑op patient
Navy blue scrub color required
First‑time travelers are accepted, provided they meet the 2 years of Level I Critical Care/ICU and PACU experience requirement
Candidates must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
RTO limited to no more than 7 days per 13‑week 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 for an 18‑month period and must take a 3‑month break in service afterward
Facial hair must accommodate proper fit testing or will need to be shaved with no exceptions
Benefits
High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts
Job ID: P-
Open Positions: 1
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
Who can apply
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