PACU RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position at an oncology-focused academic medical center, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience and no first-time travelers.

Details

• Phase I PACU setting within a large academic cancer hospital
• Patient population is predominantly oncology, with acuity ranging from outpatient to ICU-level care
• Specialty surgical cases include flap reconstruction (ENT, breast, and other), thoracic, and neurosurgery
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Epic EMR — experience required
• 5x8-hour day shifts, with varying start times between 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM (end times 8:00–9:00 PM)
• No weekends, no call, and no holiday requirements

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Current and consistent acute care experience in PACU within the last 12 months required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered

Additional Information

• Local candidates are accepted
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and will be built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Former employees of this health system are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing — candidates outside of Ohio within driving distance will need to travel to an in-state fingerprinting location; those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet to be completed urgently
• Multiple purchasable parking permit options are available on-site through CampusParc, ranging from budget surface lot access with shuttle service to 24/7 garage access