Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Boise, ID
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) opportunity in Boise, Idaho (83712). Active RN license plus BLS, ACLS, PALS and EPIC required for this 13-week Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) assignment — ideal for experienced PACU travel nurses and perianesthesia nurses seeking acute care nursing jobs in Boise.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2000-$2100
• Location: Boise, Idaho (83712) — Boise healthcare / Idaho travel nursing
• Assignment Type: Travel RN (13-week contract)
• Setting: Acute Care – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Perianesthesia Nursing
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shifts: 4 x 9-hour day shifts per week (primarily Mondays and Fridays); shifts may end as late as 10:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Start Date: February 27, 2026
• End Date: May 29, 2026
• Unit Size: 31 beds, covering both adult and pediatric patients
• Orientation: 3 days of unit-specific orientation

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (state of practice or compact license preferred)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• At least 2 years of recent PACU experience in a large hospital setting preferred
• Experience caring for both pediatric and adult patients (pediatric PACU and adult PACU experience)
• Previous travel nursing experience highly preferred
• Ability to work in all PACU recovery areas (adult inpatient, adult outpatient, and pediatric)
• Must live outside a 50-mile radius from Boise, ID (83712)

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care for a diverse patient population, including adults and children — PACU RN / perianesthesia nurse responsibilities
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, including total joints, neuro, cardiac, plastics, cath lab, IR, and endoscopy
• Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care following ASPAN standards and maintaining typical 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia, surgical teams, and multidisciplinary support staff to ensure safe recovery and continuity of care
• Utilize EPIC for accurate electronic charting, handoffs, and patient documentation
• Support a positive, inclusive unit culture and contribute to the PACU’s reputation for being welcoming and friendly
• Adhere to hospital policies, including dress code (blue scrubs provided)

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU travel nurse in Boise, ID. This PACU RN travel assignment is an excellent opportunity for experienced PACU nurses seeking travel nursing jobs and acute care nursing roles in Idaho — submit your resume today!

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