Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your career with a PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chicago’s Hyde Park area. This Post-Anesthesia Care Unit role offers a consistent weekday schedule, a supportive procedural recovery setting, and the opportunity to provide high-quality perioperative nursing care in one of Chicago’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

Healthcare Job Details

• Setting: Prep/Recovery / PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule Highlights: Monday through Friday, no weekends, no holidays
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,760 - $1,850
• Location: Chicago, Illinois

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand
• At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience preferred; ICU or ED experience required
• Epic experience strongly preferred; candidates with limited Epic experience may require instructor-led Epic training
• Previous PACU, pre-op, prep/recovery, or procedural recovery experience preferred
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Recent Nursys report required with submission
• Travelers must use their legal first and last name for credentialing and background processing

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in the pre-op and post-anesthesia recovery setting
• Monitor patients before and after procedures to support safe recovery and discharge readiness
• Communicate clearly with the procedural team to promote smooth patient flow and coordinated care
• Document accurately in Epic and follow established facility protocols and standards
• Deliver compassionate, attentive patient care in a surgical recovery environment

Chicago, IL Location Highlights

• Work in Chicago’s Hyde Park area, a lively and well-connected neighborhood
• Close to cultural attractions, lakefront access, parks, and a variety of dining options
• Ideal for nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Chicago with both professional opportunity and city convenience

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chicago, Illinois, and join a healthcare team that values quality care and a supportive work environment.

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