PACU RN
Ithaca, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply for a travel PACU and pre-operative Registered Nurse (RN) job in Ithaca, New York, supporting surgical patients before and after procedures.

Join a fast-paced perioperative nursing team as a PACU / Pre-Op Registered Nurse supporting surgical patients throughout preparation, recovery, and transition of care. This on-site travel nursing assignment is based in a community hospital with seven operating rooms and a diverse range of surgical specialties, including neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, vascular, and endoscopy.

Located in Ithaca, New York, this New York travel nursing opportunity places you in a scenic Finger Lakes community known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, vibrant cultural scene, and welcoming college-town atmosphere.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op and Recovery Nursing
• Setting: Outpatient surgery and post-anesthesia care
• Location: Ithaca, New York
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Start Date: October 11, 2026
• End Date: January 9, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Variable 12.5-hour shifts, including approximately 6:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and 9:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Approximately 3–4 weeknight call shifts and one 24-hour weekend call during an 8-week period; call needs may vary based on staffing
• Weeknight Call: 9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Call: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Holiday Coverage: Holiday call may be required

PACU / Pre-Op RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in New York
• Current experience caring for patients before and after surgical procedures
• Strong patient assessment, triage, airway monitoring, and post-anesthesia recovery skills
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Ability to work variable day and evening shifts, overnight call, weekend call, and holiday call as assigned
• Completion of required clinical competency assessments and onboarding documentation
• Professional references and employment verification

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgical procedures by completing assessments, verifying readiness, and providing pre-operative education
• Monitor patients in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) during emergence and recovery from anesthesia
• Assess airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status following procedures
• Administer medications and treatments according to orders and established protocols
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition or post-operative complications
• Provide perioperative nursing care across a broad surgical service line, including neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general, gynecology, urology, orthopedics, vascular, and endoscopy
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, perioperative nurses, and other members of the healthcare team
• Complete accurate documentation, handoffs, discharge instructions, and patient education
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and provide timely support for urgent surgical and recovery needs

Apply now for this PACU / Pre-Op travel nursing opportunity in Ithaca, New York, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare team.

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