American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/06/2026 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: Apr 6, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pre-Op/Phase II Recovery position requiring Epic proficiency and a minimum of 1 year of Pre-Op/PACU experience. Details Inpatient and outpatient Pre-Op setting with Phase II Recovery through patient discharge Surgical cases include general surgery (lap chole, appendectomy, bowel resection, BKA/AKA), vascular, plastics, mandibular, ophthalmology, ENT, GYN, dental, thoracic (no open hearts), podiatry, and ortho Occasional Pre-Op coverage for cath lab (vascular procedures only) and endoscopy Pediatric patients represent approximately 3–4% of the caseload; travelers are only assigned to peds cases if they have pediatric experience Equipment used includes cardiac monitoring, CPAP/BiPAP, and breathing treatment devices Epic EMR required Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (11:30–22:00) Floating between all facilities within the state is required; refusal to float may result in assignment termination Requirements Active WA RN license or valid Compact RN license required BLS certification required; ACLS preferred Minimum 1 year of Pre-Op/Phase II Recovery nursing experience required Required surgical case experience: ENT, general, GYN, ophthalmology, ortho, ortho/spine, ortho/total joints, and urology Preferred surgical case experience: cardiac, plastics, podiatry, robotics, thoracic, and transplant Required skills: dysrhythmia recognition and management, narcotic/opioid analgesic administration, reversal agent administration, pre/post-op assessment, pre-op education and medications, and discharge instruction Experience in ambulatory/outpatient, inpatient, and Phase II Recovery settings required Epic EMR experience required Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting required for consideration SSN and DOB required for consideration Additional Information First-time travelers will not be considered for this position Former permanent staff of any Providence Swedish facility must have been separated for at least 3 months and must reside more than 50 miles from the facility before being eligible to return as a traveler Former permanent staff of non-Swedish Providence facilities are eligible after a 3-month separation Scrubs are provided Minimal RTO is expected; any requested time off must be disclosed at the time of submission, as post-offer RTO requests may be denied Pain assessment and management is a key component of daily practice American Traveler Job ID P-685316. 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 - Pediatric 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.