Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Lexington, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Interventional Radiology Prep/Recovery at a leading healthcare facility in Lexington, KY 40536. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art hospital, serving a diverse patient population in one of Kentucky's top healthcare settings. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in Lexington, renowned for its vibrant downtown and scenic horse country.

Healthcare Job Details

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky 40536 (Kentucky nursing jobs)
• Setting: Interventional Radiology PACU (Prep/Recovery)
• Contract Type: Travel RN job
• Start Date: January 27, 2026
• End Date: May 5, 2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Shifts: 3 x 12-hour day shifts/week (start times: 6am, 7am, or 8am; varies by unit needs)
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-Call: 2-3 call shifts per 6-week schedule (weekday call 8pm-6am; weekend call 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am)
• Patient Population: Neonates, Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Beds: 24
• Daily Census: 50

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Compact or Kentucky RN license (required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience, including phase 1 recovery
• At least 1 year of ICU nursing experience
• Pediatric patient care experience (not limited to pediatric PACU)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS (PALS may be obtained prior to start)
• Proficiency in arterial line management, ventilated patient care, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia recognition/management, medication reconciliation, and pre/post interventional radiology procedures
• Ability to float within hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Experience monitoring phase 1 recovery and ICU patients
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Ability to work 3-4 late stays per 6 weeks
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• References required
• Local travelers within 75 miles not accepted

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-op and post-op nursing care for patients undergoing interventional radiology procedures
• Monitor and recover patients in phase 1 PACU, including pediatric and ICU-level patients
• Provide high-quality nursing care to neonates, pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and more
• Respond to on-call requirements and provide care during off-hours
• Float to main PACU for patient recovery as needed
• Complete onboarding and annual competency modules
• Maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with facility protocols

Apply now to join our Lexington healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) and advance your nursing career in Kentucky!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.