Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Columbia, MO
MedCadre
3x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job description:

• Position: RN
• Unit : PACU
• Shift: Day 3x10-Hour (10:00 - 20:30)
• Duration: 13 week
• Location: Columbia, MO 65212
• Start date: 03/09/2026

Travel Pay Rate: (above 75 miles)

• Hourly:$26/hr W2 + $1,246/week (non - taxable stipend)
• Gross:$2,026/weekly

Company Overview: At Med Cadre, we connect exceptional healthcare professionals with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited leader in healthcare staffing, we ensure trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Position Summary

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions. This role requires strong assessment skills, critical thinking, and the ability to manage patients during immediate post-operative recovery to ensure safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery following anesthesia
• Continuously evaluate airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, and pain
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and oxygen therapy as ordered
• Identify and manage post-anesthesia complications and respond to emergencies
• Perform thorough handoff communication to inpatient units or discharge teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the EMR
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Provide patient and family education related to recovery and discharge

Required Qualifications:

• RN State license of MO or Compact.
• ACLS, BLS , PALS (required)
• TNCC (preferred)
• MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR ICU EXPERIENCE.