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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL license, EPIC experience, and ACLS/BLS certifications. Details Acute care setting in the Pre-Op & Phase II Recovery department (PACU) 60 beds total between Pre-Op and Phase II cubicles 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio, with assignment of the next patient once the current one is in surgery Patient population includes ortho, urology, gyne, general, breast, bariatric, ENT, dental, GI, open heart, neuro, cath lab, EP lab, and pediatric cases Uses EPIC EMR, including Optime and Radiant modules 12-hour day shifts with varying start times (e.g., 7-1930, 9-1730, variable 8s) Call requirement once per week until 11 PM with a 1-hour call response time No weekend or holiday requirements at this time Floating required within the Pre-Op/Phase II units (3 total) Charge nurse present on each shift and may take an assignment Nurse aides are present on the unit Requirements Active IL RN license required (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated) BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required Minimum 1 year of RN experience required EPIC experience required; Optime/Radiant and cardiac experience preferred BSN not required for this position Must pass a negative drug screen across all panels Additional Information Provide direct nursing care to patients in Pre-Op and Phase II Recovery before and after surgical procedures 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation provided Hospital-provided scrubs required Local rate applies to clinicians with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius restriction on eligibility COVID vaccination is not required First-time travelers may be considered for this role