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Travel PACU RN - $1,880 per week

Travel PACU RN - $1,880 per week

american traveler staffing professionalsPortsmouth, VA

2 days ago

$1,880 per week

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, rotating
Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wkStart Date: Oct 12, 2026 Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1Description
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week rotating assignment requiring an active NH or compact license and prior PACU Level II experience. Details Work in a 10-bay PACU recovery room caring for a pediatric-to-adult patient population Cases range from lumpectomies, tubes, and tonsillectomies to open heart surgery, including trauma Day shift staffing varies from 6-8 RNs depending on surgical case volume Night shift involves 24-hour call coverage beginning at 9:30pm-7:30am Monday-Friday, with full 24-hour coverage Saturday and SundayCall requires a 30-minute response time, dressed and ready to accept a patient On-call frequency is once a week Monday-Thursday, one Friday every five weeks, and two 24-hour weekend shifts within a five-week schedule Unit self-schedules with the nurse leader adjusting staff as needed Floating to Endo and SDC as needed Uses GE patient monitors, Stryker and Hillrom beds Uses Expanse EMRPatient ratios follow CPAN guidelines Rotating shift schedule from 7:00AM-7:00PMRequirementsActive NH RN license or compact license required at time of consideration Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting requiredPACU and PACU Pediatric experience at Level II or higher requiredBLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications requiredICU, ER, or CPAN experience preferred No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 monthsUS Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration
Additional Information:
  • Provide recovery and post-anesthesia care to a pediatric-to-adult patient population across a wide range of surgical cases
  • Team of 13 RNs supporting the unit
  • Hospital-provided scrubs
  • Best fit for upbeat, flexible, compassionate, patient-focused team players willing to help as needed
  • Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
  • American Traveler Job ID #P-. 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 - PACUAbout 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.

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Senior

Salary

$1,880 per week

Location

Portsmouth, VA

Occupation

Acute Care Nurses

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

2 days ago

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