PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (RN)

Travel RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) | Days We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in an acute care setting. This position primarily focuses on Phase I recovery, with opportunities to assist in Phase II recovery as needed. Assignment Details Start Date: December 14, 2026 (firm start date) End Date: March 15, 2027 Duration: 13 Weeks

Days, 9-hour shifts (8-hour shifts may be available) Hours: 72 hours per pay period Weekday Call: Approximately once every 2 weeks Weekend Call: Approximately every 6th weekend Call Response Time: 1 hour Holiday Call: Not required EMR: Cerner Scrubs: Provided by facility Unit Details Unit Size: 34 PACU beds Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 2 patients in Phase I Recovery: Primarily Phase I, with Phase II training available Common Cases: Robotic prostatectomies, total knee and hip replacements, robotic hysterectomies, and bariatric procedures Support Staff: 2–3 CNAs, with respiratory therapy support available ICU patients are transferred directly to the ICU rather than recovered in PACU Requirements Minimum 2 years of PACU experience – Required BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA) – Required Ability to recognize and interpret abnormal cardiac rhythms Experience with Phase I post-anesthesia recovery BSN not required State RN license not required at time of submission Floating & Orientation May float to Pre-Op or Post-Op if appropriately trained 2–3 shifts of unit orientation provided Additional Information Local candidates within 80 miles may be subject to a different pay package Facility may cancel up to 12 hours during the 13-week assignment Previous employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 6 months before submission All clinicians must clock in and out at the facility