American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of recovery/ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications. This role comes through American Traveler, a staffing partner, so ask which facility you would land in.
Posted Sep 8
Shift and hours
12-hour day shifts with staggered starts 0730-1000 · days, 3x12hrs 12-hour day shifts with staggered start times (0730-1000), every other weekend Shift: Days, 3x12hrs36 hours a week
Unit and setting
PACU within a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital · Hospital total joint, hysterectomy, spinal, and cardioversion cases; no open hearts
License
RN license Active CA RN license requiredactive CA RN license
current BLSCurrent BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Certification
current ACLS
Certification
current PALS
Experience
minimum 2 years recovery/ICU experienceMinimum 2 years of recovery/ICU experience required
Experience
reading and interpreting telemetry strips (GE Spacelabs), ABGs, and troubleshooting ventilators (Bayer) and ICP monitorsExperience reading and interpreting telemetry strips (GE Spacelabs), ABGs, and troubleshooting ventilators (Bayer) and ICP monitors
Experience
comfortable recovering pediatric patients from day of birth; no neonatesComfortable recovering pediatric patients from day of birth (no neonates)
Also asks
copy of driver's license for considerationDriver's license copy required for consideration
Also asks
two professional references: one supervisor within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor within the last 3 years, with employment dates and rehire eligibility
Also asks
not directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past yearCandidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
In range for California travel rolesCalifornia travel postings that state pay run $1,730/week to $3,100/week, the middle half $2,040/week to $2,800/week, across 319 postings.
Benefits
Housing subsidy or free private housing
Tax advantage plan
Medical, dental and life insurance
Weekly payroll
Referral bonuses
The role and schedule
Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role
Charting
Cerner-SurginetEMR/charting system used is Cerner-Surginet
Day to day
recover post-surgical patients, including orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery casesRecover post-surgical patients including orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery cases
Day to day
provide PACU care and occasionally assist recovering ICU patients on-site when called inProvide care in PACU and occasionally assist recovering ICU patients on-site when called in
Day to day
print and give appropriate after-care instructions at discharge using SurginetKnow how to print and provide appropriate after-care instructions to patients upon discharge using Surginet
Patients
pediatric patients from day of birth; no neonatesPeds recovery experience needed, from day of birth (no neonates)
Floating
floating not required; must function in Phase 2 and discharge patients homeFloating not required but must be able to function in Phase 2 and discharge patients home
Unit size
15 cubicle-bed unit15 cubicle-bed unit supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery
Weekends
every other weekend12-hour day shifts with staggered start times (0730-1000), every other weekend
On call
approximately 2 weekdays plus Saturday night or Sunday (day/night), rotationalCall required approximately 2 weekdays plus Saturday night or Sunday (day/night) on a rotational basis
Start
Oct 12, 2026Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
Holidays
holiday coverage is call-only, rotational, with permanent staffHoliday coverage is call-only on a rotational basis with permanent staff
Details
no IV team on this unitNo IV team on this unit
Details
charge nurse on each shift; PCA aides draw blood and perform EKGsCharge nurse present on each shift; PCA aides available to draw blood and perform EKGs
Details
24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, ICU intensivist, and anesthesia coverage24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, ICU intensivist, and anesthesia coverage available
Details
navy scrubs or facility-supplied scrubsNavy scrubs required or facility-supplied scrubs
American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of recovery/ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.
Details
PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) setting within a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital
15 cubicle-bed unit supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery
Patient ratio of 2:1
Recovers total joint replacement, hysterectomy, total shoulder, lap choly, D&C, spinal fusion, laminectomy, AV fistula, brain tumor excision, and cardioversion cases (no open hearts)
Peds recovery experience needed, from day of birth (no neonates)
EMR/charting system used is Cerner-Surginet
12-hour day shifts with staggered start times (0730-1000), every other weekend
Floating not required but must be able to function in Phase 2 and discharge patients home
Call required approximately 2 weekdays plus Saturday night or Sunday (day/night) on a rotational basis
Holiday coverage is call-only on a rotational basis with permanent staff
Charge nurse present on each shift; PCA aides available to draw blood and perform EKGs
24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, ICU intensivist, and anesthesia coverage available
No IV team on this unit
Requirements
Active CA RN license required
Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Minimum 2 years of recovery/ICU experience required
CPAN or CCRN certification preferred
Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips (GE Spacelabs), ABGs, and troubleshooting ventilators (Bayer) and ICP monitors
Comfortable recovering pediatric patients from day of birth (no neonates)
Cerner-Surginet EMR experience preferred
Driver's license copy required for consideration
Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
Additional Information
Recover post-surgical patients including orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery cases
Provide care in PACU and occasionally assist recovering ICU patients on-site when called in
Know how to print and provide appropriate after-care instructions to patients upon discharge using Surginet
Unit orientation includes 3 shifts covering Surginet charting, patient care processes, managing two patients simultaneously, and critical patient recovery
Navy scrubs required or facility-supplied scrubs
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year
