Travel Contract

PACU RN
Minneapolis, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,488/week
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Overview

  • Start Date12/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration6 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,488/week

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (2 years)
  • Post Anesthesia Care Nurse, PreOp / PACU Nurse or Perioperative Nurse (2 years)
    Education
  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

Description

PACU RN

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 6 weeks Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care (672 staffed beds) Scrub Color: Navy blue

Schedule

  • Shift: Day (3x12 hours): 9:00 to 21:30 or 11:00 to 23:30
  • Hours: 12 per day, 36 guaranteed per week
  • Ratios: Days 1:2, Nights 1:2
  • Weekends: Will work weekends as needed per department needs
  • On-call: Not required
  • Block schedule: Not accommodated
  • Return-to-office restriction: 5 days

Float Scope

  • May float within scope to Pre-op, PACU, and Phase II

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Minnesota
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care (2 years of experience)
  • PACU - Post Anesthesia Care experience within the last year
  • ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
  • PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
  • Experience working with Orthopedics patients
  • Experience with ventilators
  • Post-op recovery of gynecologic surgery patients
  • Post-op recovery of general surgery patients
  • PACU proficiency with spine patients
  • Ability to care for hemodynamically unstable patients in phase I recovery
  • Skills checklist: Required annually
  • Competency: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam; competency exam
  • Licensure: Primary source verification of license required

Candidate Eligibility

  • First-time travelers: Accepted
  • Pending license: Accepted
  • Local candidates: Not accepted (within 100-mile radius)

Onboarding Requirements

  • Background: Criminal background check within 1 year of start; EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year of start
  • DHS clearance (Minnesota): Required before start. The MN DHS NetStudy Questionnaire must be completed immediately after signing. Candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending and must have a clearance letter, a "more time needed" letter, or a DHS NetStudy Clearance Exemption.
  • Physical exam: Within 12 months prior to start
  • Tdap: Required, administered after age 11; declinations not accepted; exemptions considered
  • TB: 1 PPD or TSpot/QFT within 12 months of start, or chest X-ray if history of positive TB; negative TB symptom screen
  • Measles, mumps, rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; negative or equivocal titers require a booster before start
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IgG titer, proof of 3-dose series, or signed declination
  • Varicella: Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines; negative or equivocal titer requires 2 boosters
  • Drug screen: 9-panel or instant test, within 1 year of start
  • OSHA respirator clearance (RespSafety): Required before start for fit testing
  • Pre-orientation modules: 3 to 9 hours; must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login, and clearance depends on completion
  • Badge photo: Passport-style headshot on file within 48 hours of signing

Employer

Access Healthcare

4.4rating(22 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare

Jonathan Ward E
Jonathan Ward E
Pathologists' Assistant (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Pros

Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.

Cons

Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.

Review of Marigold Sumaoang on Jul 9, 2026

Recommends working with Access Healthcare

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About

Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!


Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!

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About Minneapolis, MN

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
  • However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
Weather
  • Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
  • Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
Transportation
  • Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
Demographics
  • Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
  • Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
Things to Do
  • Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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