Travel PACU RN - $2,471 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position at a large academic medical center in Michigan, requiring 2 years of PreOp & PACU experience with ICU-level patient care and an active MI RN license in hand.

Details

• 13-week travel contract in a hospital PACU setting across two floors serving distinct surgical specialties
• L4 services include Otolaryngology, Oral Maxillofacial, and General Thoracic surgical cases; L6 services include Neurosurgery, Ortho-Spine, Neuro-Interventional Radiology (NIR), and MRI
• Phase I PACU and Phase II Recovery care in a 264-bed facility featuring 20 surgical suites and 3 interventional radiology suites
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Afternoon/evening shifts available in either 8-hour (12p–8:30p or 2p–10:30p rotating) or 10-hour (9a–7:30p or 11a–9:30p rotating) formats, 40 hours/week
• No call, no float, and no weekend requirements
• Epic EMR experience required
• Surgical cases include Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, Neuro, Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, and Thoracic

Requirements

• Active MI RN license (non-compact, not pending) required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PreOp and PACU experience caring for ICU-level patients required
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Preferred certifications: CAPA or CPAN
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Required skills include: airway assessment, care of ventilated patients, chest tube management, extubation (LMA/ET), interpretation of ABGs, placement of oral/nasal airways, ICP monitoring, spine surgery care, antiarrhythmics and IV vasopressor administration, dysrhythmia recognition/management, arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, cardiac arrest/CPR, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• Preferred skills include: fresh tracheostomy, craniotomy, cervical and anterior/posterior fusions, EVD management, stroke scale, pre-op assessment and education, medication reconciliation, 12-lead EKG/ECG, insulin protocols, and pre/post IR and operative procedures
• 2 supervisory references (manager or above) required; charge RN references are not accepted
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration
• All time-off requests must be submitted at time of initial consideration; no RTO approved for the first week of the contract

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted
• Candidates who were previously employed by this health system within the last 12 months are not eligible to apply; those who left more than 12 months ago may be considered if they left in good standing, and permanent staff may return as travelers after 1 year
• Flu vaccination is required (no exemptions, including religious or medical); candidates with a documented allergy must use the allergy-free vaccine option
• No pre-hire modules required; all modules are completed onsite during orientation
• Traveler pairs are not accepted for this position
• Required certifications must be obtained prior to the start date

American Traveler Job ID #P-734756. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.