Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,077 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring Level I Trauma experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Inpatient PACU (Phase I) setting within a hospital environment
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Potential for weekend shifts as well as holiday coverage
• No on-call responsibilities at this time
• Cares for surgical patients across bariatric, cardiac, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular cases
• Manages various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, and post-epidural care
• Utilizes cardiac and neurological monitoring including EVD and ICP monitoring
• Administers IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Any charting system experience accepted

Requirements

• Active RN license (Ohio or Compact) required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care/management
• Experience with ventilated patient care and respiratory management
• Proficient in dysrhythmia recognition/management and RASS
• Knowledgeable in PCA pump management, pain assessment, and Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive PACU care for a wide range of surgical patients, including post-anesthesia monitoring and pain management
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract to remain compliant with state requirements
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible to be hired as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-724486. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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