Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,306 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Saint Louis, MO Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,306 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Saint Louis, Missouri, 63110! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: 2 years License: Valid State License Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Critical care experience Inpatient experience Level I Trauma Center experience Phase I PACU experience Dysrhythmia recognition and management Blood product administration Phlebotomy skills Starting IVs IV vasopressors ICP monitoring Care of ventilated patients Description: This position requires working four 10-hour shifts from Monday to Friday, with rotating starts as needed. The average daily census is between 70 to 90 patients, spread across 38 patient bays. The patient population includes adults, occasional adolescents, and geriatric patients in a high-acuity trauma setting. Surgical patients recovered include those from neurosurgery, ENT, plastics, orthopedics, thoracic, vascular, trauma, general, colorectal, GYN, urological, electrophysiology, interventional radiology, and transplant surgeries. Open-heart surgeries and liver transplants are not included in the recovery of patients. This unit operates 24/7 and maintains a critical care profile, requiring staff to manage patients requiring artificial airways, invasive monitoring, transfusions, and vasoactive medications. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, including respiratory services and rapid response teams. Experience with drains, vasoactive drips, mechanical ventilation, and recovery from general anesthesia is essential for this position. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in a high-acuity inpatient PACU environment. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Travel nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28797191EXPTEMP

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