Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Centennial, CO
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU

Location

Englewood, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Days | 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 13-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care across Phase 1 and Phase 2 PACU settings within a high-volume surgical unit
• Manage patient ratios of 1:2 in PreOp, 1:1 in Phase 1 PACU, and 1:2 in Phase 2 PACU
• Support a caseload that is approximately 80% orthopedic and 20% general surgery, including total joint procedures, sports medicine, foot/ankle, general surgery, and breast/reconstruction cases
• Operate unit equipment including stretchers, EKG monitors, blood glucose monitors, BP monitors, and Pyxis machines; document care using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with floor nursing teams for patient admissions and transitions of care
• Participate in PACU call as required by unit scheduling needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 1 year of current PACU experience with an orthopedic patient population
• PACU call experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Knowledge of PT/OT instructions and protocols for joint replacement patients
• Comfort with and experience in bedside patient teaching
• Team-oriented, flexible, dependable, and able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a modern, well-maintained facility with a collaborative and experienced nursing team known for strong unit morale and dedicated anesthesia support
• Gain exposure to a diverse surgical caseload in a supportive environment with kind surgical staff and a team committed to patient and staff success