Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Elko, NV

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU (Pre-Op / Post-Op)

Location

Elko, Nevada

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Variable 10-Hour Shifts with Call | Start: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Pre-Op, PACU (Phase I), and Phase II recovery settings across a 10-bed surgical unit
• Care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric, including cases in ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, OB, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, and Cath Lab
• Prepare and recover patients undergoing procedures such as total joints, laparoscopic surgeries, thyroidectomy, hysterectomy, C-section, cardioversion, and pacemaker placement
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 in Pre-Op and Phase II, and 1:2 in PACU
• Fulfill call requirements including one weekday call shift per week and one weekend call shift per month
• Float within the surgical department as needed and utilize EHR systems including Medhost and CQI

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II recovery
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
• Proficient IV insertion skills
• Ability to work variable 10-hour shifts and fulfill on-call obligations
• Willingness and ability to float within the surgical department

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing assignment experience
• Prior experience in an acute, rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Medhost or similar EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission–accredited regional hospital serving a close-knit community, with access to exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, and more in the nearby Ruby Mountains
• Gain well-rounded surgical nursing experience across a broad range of specialties and patient populations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment