Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Fargo, ND
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Explore a rewarding travel nursing opportunity for a PACU Registered Nurse in Fargo, North Dakota, providing expert post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric patients. This 13-week travel assignment offers a collaborative acute-care environment, a well-equipped 16-bay Phase I Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), and diverse perioperative nursing experience across critical care, MRI, oncology, interventional radiology, and other surgical specialties. Fargo is known for its welcoming community, vibrant downtown, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and cultural attractions.

Travel PACU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Location: Fargo, North Dakota
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 8, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts with start times between 7:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.
• Schedule: Three or four shifts per week; 36- or 48-hour options available, with 48 hours guaranteed per week
• Call Requirements: Approximately 3–5 weeknight call shifts during a six-week period and 1–2 weekends of call during the same period
• Unit: 16-bay Phase I PACU with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 2:1
• Documentation and Equipment: Epic, AcuDose medication dispensing, and Philips monitoring systems
• Additional Assignment Details: May float to the Day Unit to care for Phase II patients after training; ceil-blue scrubs are provided
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are not eligible; candidates residing 60–80 miles away may be considered under local-traveler guidelines

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active North Dakota or Compact Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of recent PACU or post-anesthesia nursing experience
• Experience caring for pediatric patients
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through the American Heart Association
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Critical care or intermediate-care experience preferred
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and provide efficient nursing care in a fast-paced acute-care environment

Travel PACU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, timely post-anesthesia nursing care to adult and pediatric patients
• Care for patients recovering from surgical and procedural services, including ICU, MRI, oncology, and interventional radiology cases
• Perform ongoing nursing assessments and closely monitor airway status, vital signs, pain, sedation, and recovery progress
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using appropriate clinical interventions
• Prepare patients for safe transfer from Phase I recovery and provide Phase II recovery care in the Day Unit as assigned
• Administer medications and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, physicians, and the broader perioperative care team
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and maintain readiness to support urgent post-procedure needs

Why This Fargo Travel Nursing Opportunity Stands Out

• Work with a diverse adult and pediatric patient population across multiple specialties
• Build PACU and perioperative nursing experience in a structured environment with strong clinical variety
• Enjoy consistent day-shift scheduling and the flexibility of 36- or 48-hour workweeks
• Experience the professional opportunities and community atmosphere of Fargo, a growing regional destination in the Upper Midwest

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse in Fargo, North Dakota.

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