Travel Contract

PACU RN
Cedar Rapids, IA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,322/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date08/31/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,322/week

Description

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Afternoon Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide direct post-anesthesia nursing care to patients in a 12-bed PACU setting
  • Monitor and manage patients across all population types during the post-operative recovery phase
  • Administer and titrate drips and vasoactive medications per established protocols
  • Read and interpret telemetry to assess and respond to patient cardiac status
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe patient transitions out of the PACU
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the EPIC electronic medical record system

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of 12 months of PACU / post-anesthesia care experience required; work history must reflect 24 months of current PACU experience
  • Active Iowa RN license or active Compact/Multistate RN license required at time of submission
  • Proficiency with EPIC EMR required
  • Strong experience reading and measuring telemetry required
  • Drips and titration experience required
  • Active BLS certification (AHA or ARC), ACLS (AHA), and PALS (AHA) required

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Pediatric care experience preferred
  • Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months preferred

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment caring for a diverse patient population with a supportive clinical team
  • Hospital-provided scrubs included for the duration of the assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #767487. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

Employer

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

About

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.


The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.


Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.


Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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About Cedar Rapids, IA

As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Cedar Rapids, IA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 83°F and winter lows of 13°F, with occasional snowfall.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with easy access to highways.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and heart disease.
  • Cedar Rapids has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, various sports activities, and beautiful outdoor spaces for hiking and biking.
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