PACU RN
Reno, NV
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs
$2,430/weekOverview
- Start Date11/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
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
Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Recovery Room
Location
Reno, NV | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | 4x10-hour shifts, varied/rotating days Monday–Friday | Call requirements include 2 weeknight and 1 weekend day per schedule period | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide optimal post-anesthesia patient care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation across adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Diagnose and treat human responses to health problems, ensuring individualized patient outcomes over an entire episode of care
- Deliver comprehensive nursing services to patients and their families/caregivers, demonstrating cognitive and psychosocial competency for the population served
- Coordinate care among interdisciplinary professionals and apply intensive, continuous clinical judgment to ensure patient safety
- Float to other areas of the organization up to competency level as department needs require; may include weekends, holidays, and call shifts
- Maintain AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications and adhere to all unit/department age-specific competency standards
Required Qualifications
- Active Nevada RN license required prior to start
- AHA BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- PALS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of Recovery Room (PACU) experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced acute care or trauma environment
- Familiarity with Level II Trauma Center protocols and standards
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to variable schedules and fluctuating census demands
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in an extremely busy, high-acuity facility operating at the volume and pace of a Level I Trauma Center, offering significant professional growth for experienced travel nurses
- Expected 40 hours per week within a structured 13-week contract at a nationally recognized acute care facility
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
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
About Reno, NV
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Reno, NV here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, but wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 89°F and lows of 56°F, winter average highs of 47°F and lows of 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the tourism and travel nurse demand.
- Car-friendly city with public transportation options available, including buses and shuttles.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high desert environment.
- Reno has a large population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of high-quality restaurants, breweries, and nightclubs.
- Museums like the National Automobile Museum.
- Outdoor activities include biking, hiking, and easy access to Lake Tahoe for skiing and other outdoor adventures.
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