Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Somerset, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/27/2026
- 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: Jul 27, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a PACU position in Somerset, KY, requiring 2+ years of PACU experience and the ability to care for patients across all age groups including ventilator and ICU-level cases.
Details
- Work setting is a 295-bed acute care hospital on the 1st floor in the Preop/PACU department
- Serves an 11-county region in south central Kentucky with service lines including general, robotics, bariatrics, ortho, podiatry, ENT, urology, vascular, neuro, GYN, ENDO, and pulmonology — no open heart, cath lab, C-sections, or suction D&C cases
- Patient population includes all ages: infants, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Typical patient ratio is 2:1; pediatric and ICU-level patients are 1:1
- Equipment includes ventilators, arterial lines, Foley catheters, chest tubes, glucose monitors, bladder scanners, Baxter IV pumps, SCDs, and wound vacs
- EMR is Meditech Magic
- Shift is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM (12.5-hour shifts)
- On-call requirement: 11 PM – 7 AM every other week, scheduled on a worked day to allow recovery the following day
- Weekend shifts required at least once, possibly twice during the 13-week contract
- Float requirement within Preop/PACU
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active KY or Compact RN license required
- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be AHA-issued and in hand prior to start
- Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
- Must be able to care for patients across all ages of life, including pediatric patients
- Experience with ventilator management and recovery of ICU-level patients required
- Proficiency with arterial lines, Foley catheters, chest tubes, and pediatric patient care required
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
- SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include recovering post-surgical patients across 11 service lines, managing ventilator and ICU-level holds, assisting with nerve blocks, and providing preop care
- Patient types and specific case details will be discussed during the interview
- Scrubs are provided by the facility
- Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
- Candidates cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
- Candidates cannot be employed full time elsewhere during this assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-724097. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.
