PACU RN
Grand Rapids, MI
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,480/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- 401k retirement plan
Qualifications
- Post Anesthesia Care Nurse, PreOp / PACU Nurse or Perioperative Nurse (2 years)
Description
Minimum Requirements: 2 years of experience in the job specialty, BLS certification, and any applicable state licensure or specialty certifications required for the role.
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care UnitAt Trailblazer Staffing Solutions, we connect top tier Medical Professionals with high paying travel and local opportunities across the United States.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a fast-acting and vigilant PACU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team. In this critical role, you will provide immediate post-operative care to patients recovering from general, regional, and local anesthesia. You will manage surgical emergence, stabilize vital signs, address pain and nausea, and ensure safe recovery before transitioning patients to inpatient units or home discharge.
- Provide continuous monitoring and one-on-one nursing care for patients emerging from general, spinal, epidural, and local anesthesia
- Monitor airway patency, oxygenation, cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and neurological recovery post-surgery
- Manage post-operative pain, nausea, and agitation using targeted intravenous medications and therapeutic interventions
- Assess surgical dressings, drains, operative sites, and vascular access lines for signs of hemorrhage or complications
- Recognize and respond immediately to post-anesthesia emergencies, including airway obstruction, laryngospasm, hypoventilation, or hemodynamic instability
- Evaluate patient readiness for discharge using standardized recovery scoring systems (Aldrete score)
- Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, Operating Room teams, and inpatient receiving nurses
- Educate outpatient surgical patients and caregivers on home wound care, medication schedules, and warning signs prior to discharge
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent clinical experience in a hospital PACU or ICU/CCU setting
- Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice, or a compact RN license if applicable
- Certifications: Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certifications; CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) preferred
- Skills: Advanced knowledge of airway management, cardiac telemetry interpretation, hemodynamic line care, and post-anesthesia recovery protocols
- Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Competitive travel pay packages designed to maximize your earnings
- Dedicated US based recruiters who support you every step of the way
- Nationwide travel and local assignments
- Fast, responsive communication from a team that has your back
- Personalized job matching based on your goals and preferences
- Multiple Health and Dental Insurance Choices
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Travel opportunities across the country
Referral Bonus Program
Get $500 per healthcare professional you refer to us.
Contract Renewal Bonus
Extend your assignment with us, and earn up to $1000.
If you're looking for strong pay, real support, and a staffing partner that puts clinicians first, Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is ready to help you take the next step.
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Trailblazer Staffing Solutions
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions is a premier healthcare staffing agency providing top notch travel and local assignments to Allied and Medical Professionals, across the United States. Our parent company Cybervation, founded in 1998, started as a medical technology solutions company and later diversified into Healthcare and IT Staffing. The placements can be temporary and contract staffing, temporary to hire, direct hire and flexible staffing. Trailblazer also has offers an attractive referral program.
Our recruiters are experienced, problem-solving leaders in the industry. They understand client needs for the skilled, educated, and well screened Medical Professionals & create travel packages geared to deliver happy nurses, and medical providers, on time - every time!
About Grand Rapids, MI
As a travel nurse in Grand Rapids, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Grand Rapids is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Summer average highs are around 80-85°F, while winter average lows are around 15-20°F.
- Grand Rapids experiences all four seasons, with warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Grand Rapids.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas close to the city center and universities.
- Grand Rapids is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include The Rapid, which operates bus services throughout the city and surrounding areas.
- Grand Rapids has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the changing seasons.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Grand Rapids, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Grand Rapids offers a vibrant food and craft beer scene with local breweries and restaurants like Founders Brewing Company, The Winchester, and The Sovengard.
- The city also boasts numerous museums, art galleries, and outdoor activities, including the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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