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Travel PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager | New York Lead daily PreOp and PACU operations while supporting staff, patient safety, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams. Assignment details: Start: November 16, 2026. Length: 13 weeks.
Monday–Friday, flexible 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. start. Guaranteed hours: 37.5 hours weekly; one-hour lunch. Local candidates accepted with no rate difference.
Required
BSN and at least 1 year of PACU management experience. Active New York RN license at submission. AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
Confidence overseeing daily operations, staffing, workflow, and quality of care. PreOp experience, MSN, CNOR, and CAPA preferred. Role expectations: Supervise, coach, and support nursing and surgical services staff.
Coordinate staffing and ensure efficient patient flow. Provide hands-on coverage for breaks, sick calls, late cases, and staffing shortages. Lead a performance improvement project.
Maintain responsibility for the units, including availability by phone and email outside scheduled hours. Important onboarding
Complete compliance file due November 9—no exceptions or partial files. Only one orientation is offered each month. Flu vaccination and a copy of your diploma are required.
Facility excludes graduates of schools associated with Operation Nightingale. Orientation includes online modules, with payment limited to 14 hours.
About the role
Lead daily PreOp and PACU operations while supporting staff, patient safety, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.