Preop and PACU RN
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a rewarding PACU RN travel assignment in Ithaca, NY 14850, in the scenic Finger Lakes region. This perioperative nursing opportunity offers hands-on pre-op and post-anesthesia care in a collaborative hospital setting with a wide range of surgical specialties.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse with PACU and pre-op experience who enjoys fast-paced, high-acuity perioperative care. In this role, you will prepare surgical patients for procedures and support safe, high-quality recovery care after surgery. This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable PACU nurse who values teamwork, patient advocacy, and strong clinical standards.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• End Date: 1/16/2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
• Setting: Pre-op / PACU in a community hospital with 7 operating rooms
• Shift Range: Start times range from 6:00a-6:30p, 7:00a-7:30a, 8:00a-8:30a, and 9:00a-9:30a
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call in an 8-week period, with call needs adjusted based on staffing
• Weeknight Call Hours: 9:00p-7:00a
• Weekend Call Hours: 7:00a-7:00a
• Location: Ithaca, NY 14850 - a scenic and lively Finger Lakes destination with outdoor recreation, dining, and a strong community feel

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in PACU, pre-op, outpatient surgery, or a related perioperative nursing setting
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Strong assessment skills and the ability to quickly recognize changes in patient condition
• Comfort working in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment
• Ability to participate in the required call schedule
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and patient education skills
• Must be able to adapt to varied surgical cases and changing patient acuity

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate care for patients in pre-op and PACU
• Complete pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgery
• Monitor post-anesthesia patients, including vital signs, pain level, airway status, and overall recovery progress
• Support discharge readiness by reinforcing instructions and ensuring patients meet recovery criteria
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members
• Respond to call coverage needs and remain flexible as staffing demands change
• Care for a diverse surgical population across specialties such as neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general, GYN, urology, ortho, vascular, and endoscopy
• Maintain a calm, organized approach while delivering high-quality patient care

Apply now for this PACU RN travel nursing opportunity in Ithaca, New York, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team today.

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