Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel) — Columbus, OH 43210. Join a leading cardiac hospital as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN providing high-acuity postoperative and cardiac surgical recovery care. Start date: April 6, 2026. This 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, Ohio offers hands-on experience in cardiac and vascular perioperative nursing.

Discover Columbus, OH: Located in the heart of Ohio, Columbus (zip 43210) is a vibrant city known for its welcoming community, thriving arts scene, and diverse culinary options. Home to beautiful parks, lively neighborhoods, and the renowned Ohio State University campus, Columbus offers travel nurses a blend of urban excitement and outdoor recreation. Enjoy easy access to museums, festivals, and local attractions during your assignment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare, Ohio travel nursing)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (PACU RN, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Setting: PreOp / PACU — cardiac and vascular surgical cases
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts, rotating between 5:00am–5:30pm and 8:00am–8:30pm (12-hour shifts)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Call: Required, including every third to fourth weekend
• Patient Ratio: 1:1
• Unit Details / Procedures: CABG, AAA repair, TAVR, EVAR, Fem-Pop/Fem-Tib-Peroneal Bypass, Angiogram, Pulmonary decortication, Ablation

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1830–$1930/week

Required Qualifications (PACU RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years recent RN experience in PreOp and/or PACU settings (PACU nursing, perioperative nurse)
• Active RN license — compact or Ohio state license required at submission (Ohio nursing jobs, Columbus RN)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS certification (required)
• Epic EMR / Epic charting experience (required)
• NIHSS certification (preferred)
• ACLS certification (preferred)
• Level 1 trauma and/or outpatient experience (preferred)
• PACU experience and prior charge nurse experience (preferred)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing
• Two professional references, including one from a manager/director or formal leader

Key Responsibilities (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)

• Provide high-quality nursing care in PreOp and PACU settings for cardiac and vascular surgical patients
• Monitor and manage patients post-operatively, ensuring safe recovery from anesthesia and stable hemodynamics
• Perform pre-operative assessments and patient education for surgical cases
• Manage and monitor arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, and other invasive devices
• Recognize and promptly respond to dysrhythmias and other emergent situations
• Administer medications including IV vasopressors, anticoagulants, and emergency drugs per protocol
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams: anesthesia, surgery, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, radiology, and pharmacy
• Document care accurately using Epic EMR and follow unit-specific charting standards
• Participate in call rotation and provide required weekend coverage
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control, patient safety, and quality care protocols

This PACU RN travel opportunity is ideal for an experienced perioperative or cardiac PACU nurse seeking a short-term assignment in Columbus, OH. If you are a dedicated travel nurse with PACU and Epic experience, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Columbus — submit your RN license and references to begin the travel nursing placement. Join our team today!

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