Travel PACU RN - $1,877 per week

Bestica is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Golden, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

37515487

Travel RN – PACU (Pre-Op & Post-Anesthesia) | Evening Shift | Golden, CO | 13 Weeks

Location: Golden, Colorado
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Op
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 Weeks (Through 11/28/2026)
⏰ Shift: Evenings | 3x12s | 36 Hours/Week
On-Call: Weeknight & Weekend Call Required
Positions Available: 1 (High Priority!)

Why This Opportunity?

• Work in a fast-paced PACU environment with both Pre-Op and Recovery responsibilities
• Gain experience in a well-established acute care facility with strong surgical services
• Competitive pay with OT, holiday, and on-call incentives
• Located in Golden, CO – minutes from Denver with access to mountains, hiking & outdoor lifestyle
• Excellent opportunity for nurses seeking perioperative experience

Unit Overview

This role supports both Pre-Op and PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) functions. You will care for patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring safe preparation, recovery, and monitoring during critical transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative assessments and patient preparation
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitoring
• Assess airway, vital signs, and patient response post-procedure
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and pain management
• Monitor for complications and respond to emergencies
• Deliver patient education and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital standards
• May float within perioperative services as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation (weeknights & weekends)

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Location: Golden, CO (80401)
• Unit: PACU / Pre-Op
• Floating: Yes – within perioperative scope

✅ Requirements

Education:

• ASN required | BSN preferred

Licensure:

• Active RN License (Colorado or Compact)

Certifications (Required):

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• PALS (AHA)

Experience:

• Minimum 1+ year of PACU experience required
• Must have both Pre-Op and PACU experience
• Strong skills in post-anesthesia recovery and patient monitoring

Skills & Competencies

• Pre-Op & Post-Anesthesia Care
• Patient Assessment & Monitoring
• Airway Management & Critical Care Response
• Pain Management & Medication Administration
• Patient Education & Discharge Planning
• Documentation & EMR proficiency
• Team Collaboration in surgical environments

Additional Info

• 36 Hours/Week | Evening Shift (3x12s)
• On-Call Required (Weeknights & Weekends)
• Floating: Possible within scope

Apply Now!

This is a high-demand PACU RN role offering strong experience in both pre-op and recovery care, along with a desirable Colorado location. Submit your profile today to secure this opportunity!

37515487 Travel RN – PACU (Pre-Op & Post-Anesthesia) | Evening Shift | Golden, CO | 13 Weeks Location: Golden, Colorado Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Op Start Date: 08/31/2026 Duration: 13 Weeks (Through 11/28/2026) ⏰ Shift: Evenings | 3x12s | 36 Hours/Week On-Call: Weeknight & Weekend Call Required Positions Available: 1 (High Priority!) ________________________________________ Why This Opportunity? • Work in a fast-paced PACU environment with both Pre-Op and Recovery responsibilities • Gain experience in a well-established acute care facility with strong surgical services • Competitive pay with OT, holiday, and on-call incentives • Located in Golden, CO – minutes from Denver with access to mountains, hiking & outdoor lifestyle • Excellent opportunity for nurses seeking perioperative experience ________________________________________ Unit Overview This role supports both Pre-Op and PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) functions. You will care for patients before and after surgical procedures, ensuring safe preparation, recovery, and monitoring during critical transitions. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities • Perform pre-operative assessments and patient preparation • Provide post-anesthesia recovery care and monitoring • Assess airway, vital signs, and patient response post-procedure • Administer medications, IV therapy, and pain management • Monitor for complications and respond to emergencies • Deliver patient education and discharge instructions • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative teams • Maintain accurate documentation per hospital standards • May float within perioperative services as needed • Participate in on-call rotation (weeknights & weekends) ________________________________________ Facility Details • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital • Location: Golden, CO (80401) • Unit: PACU / Pre-Op • Floating: Yes – within perioperative scope ________________________________________ ✅ Requirements Education: • ASN required | BSN preferred Licensure: • Active RN License (Colorado or Compact) Certifications (Required): • BLS (AHA) • ACLS (AHA) • PALS (AHA) Experience: • Minimum 1+ year of PACU experience required • Must have both Pre-Op and PACU experience • Strong skills in post-anesthesia recovery and patient monitoring ________________________________________ Skills & Competencies • Pre-Op & Post-Anesthesia Care • Patient Assessment & Monitoring • Airway Management & Critical Care Response • Pain Management & Medication Administration • Patient Education & Discharge Planning • Documentation & EMR proficiency • Team Collaboration in surgical environments ________________________________________ Additional Info • 36 Hours/Week | Evening Shift (3x12s) • On-Call Required (Weeknights & Weekends) • Floating: Possible within scope ________________________________________ Apply Now! This is a high-demand PACU RN role offering strong experience in both pre-op and recovery care, along with a desirable Colorado location. Submit your profile today to secure this opportunity!

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Benefits

• Referral bonus