Preop and PACU RN
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,520/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a rewarding PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Ithaca, NY, supporting a busy Post Anesthesia Care Unit and pre-op team in the scenic Finger Lakes region. This travel RN job offers the chance to deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a dynamic surgical setting.
Job Details
- Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
- Setting: Pre-Op / PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
- Schedule: Day shift coverage with variable start times ranging from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- On-Call: Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and 1 weekend call every 8 weeks, with holiday call required
- Unit Highlights: 7 ORs supporting a broad surgical mix including neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general, GYN, urology, orthopedics, vascular, and endoscopy
- Employment Type: Travel nursing
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, recovery room, or outpatient surgery nursing experience
- Experience providing perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to participate in rotating call coverage, including weeknight, weekend, and holiday call
- Completion of required onboarding, background, health, and competency requirements
- Strong communication, teamwork, patient assessment, and patient education skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to surgical patients
- Monitor patient status, assess recovery progress, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Prepare patients for procedures and support safe handoff throughout the perioperative experience
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Support a variety of surgical specialties with professionalism, efficiency, and compassion
- Participate in call coverage as scheduled to help meet department needs
Apply now to advance your nursing career with this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Ithaca, New York.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Ithaca, NY
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Ithaca, NY here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Ithaca, NY is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- However, wages in the healthcare industry generally match up with the cost of living.
- Ithaca experiences a continental climate with average summer highs around 80°F and winter lows around 15°F.
- Snowfall is common in the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Ithaca, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the presence of Cornell University and Ithaca College in the area.
- Ithaca is somewhat car-friendly, but it also offers public transportation through TCAT buses.
- The city is known for being pedestrian and bike-friendly as well.
- Ithaca is a diverse community with a mix of college students, families, and professionals.
- The population includes a wide age range due to the presence of the universities.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the lush natural surroundings.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area due to the healthcare facilities and educational institutions.
- Ithaca offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, and various outdoor activities such as hiking, waterfalls, and wineries.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college sports events and outdoor recreational opportunities.
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