Travel RN PACU
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$38 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
About this job
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Adult PACU position in Oklahoma City, requiring at least 1 year of PACU experience and current AHA certifications including BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Details- Work setting is a hospital Adult PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
- 12-hour day shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
- Schedule runs 7am–7pm with a 30-day rolling schedule
- 2 on-call shifts required per schedule cycle
- Active RN license issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Nursing or a current multistate compact (eNLC) RN license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications — all must be issued by the American Heart Association
- Minimum 1 year of PACU nursing experience required
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited program required; BSN preferred
- Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices, techniques, and procedures
- Ability to organize, plan, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care
- Basic computer skills required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
- Responsibilities include assuming care for an assigned patient group, monitoring physiological data, administering medications, managing IV infusions and blood products, and assisting physicians with examinations and minor diagnostic procedures
- Documents patient responses to nursing interventions, medical treatments, and physician order changes
- Communicates care plans and discharge instructions to patients and families, and delegates tasks to support staff as appropriate
- BSN from a board-approved program is preferred
- Candidates who have previously worked at this facility must have a 6-month separation period after completing 26 weeks (one contract plus one extension) before being eligible to apply again
- Compliance with onboarding requirements (background check, drug screen, medical requirements) must begin immediately upon accepting an offer — compliance deadlines are firm and non-negotiable
American Traveler Job ID #P-718488. 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 TravelerWith 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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