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

Job Title

Seasonal Travel RN – PACU

Location

Englewood, Colorado

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Shift: 3:30 PM – 4:00 AM | Start Date: September 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical and interventional procedures
• Float between PACU units including Main, Surgical Robotics, and Orthopedic Surgery Center as needed
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:2 (up to 1:3 for same-day surgery patients) in accordance with ASPAN standards
• Care for high-acuity patients including neuro/stroke, interventional radiology, TAVR, critical care overflow, and surgical cases such as spine, GI, colorectal, total joints, GYN, and robotics
• Utilize GE monitoring equipment and document care using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs and patient care technicians

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Colorado
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Critical Care and/or PACU
• Current PALS, ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Ability to float between multiple PACU units within the facility
• Flexibility and strong interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with stroke care and high neuro-volume patient populations
• Prior travel nursing experience in a PACU or surgical setting

Why Join Us

• Join a high-performing unit with a reported employee satisfaction rate of 91%
• Work in a dynamic, high-volume environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and advanced procedures