Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a leading acute care hospital's peri-anesthesia team, delivering expert post-anesthesia care to adult and geriatric patients. Columbus offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, making it a top destination for Ohio nursing jobs and travel nurses seeking professional growth and city living.

Key Job Details – PACU RN Travel Assignment

• Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Unit: Perianesthesia - 4 Rhodes / Doan (PACU)
• Start Date: January 26, 2026
• End Date: April 27, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2040 - $2090
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift: Night shift; 2x12-hour shifts (19:00 - 07:30) and 2x8-hour shifts (23:00 - 07:30) per week
• Weekend Requirements: 1-2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 20 beds; daily census 30-50
• Self-scheduling available
• Orientation: 36 hours

PACU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license required)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with electronic charting systems
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to provide two professional references (manager, director, supervisor, or charge RN)

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate post-anesthesia care in a busy PACU setting
• Monitor and assess patient recovery: vital signs, pain management, and consciousness levels
• Administer medications, blood products, and manage IV and central lines
• Utilize advanced nursing skills: telemetry, ventilator care, dysrhythmia recognition, and management of ventilated patients
• Provide care for surgical specialties: bariatrics, cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular, and more
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, pharmacy, rapid response, lift teams, interpretation services)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation using electronic health record systems
• Participate in self-scheduling and fulfill weekend/holiday coverage as required

Discover rewarding PACU Registered Nurse jobs in Columbus, Ohio. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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