Travel Preop and PACU RN - $2,520 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Ithaca, NY – 13-Week Assignment

Join a collaborative perioperative team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Ithaca, New York. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in a busy recovery setting supporting neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general surgery, GYN, urology, orthopedics, vascular, and endoscopy patients. If you are seeking PACU RN travel jobs in Upstate New York, Ithaca offers a vibrant college-town atmosphere, scenic Finger Lakes surroundings, and a rewarding healthcare opportunity.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,250 - $2,370
• Shift Schedule: Varied day shifts, including 6a-6p, 7a-7p, 8a-8p, and 9a-9p
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and one 24-hour weekend call per 8-week period, with call needs adjusted based on staffing
• Setting: Pre-op / PACU, perioperative recovery environment
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: 10/25/2026

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• Strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to manage post-anesthesia patients and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Ability to work varied shifts and participate in the on-call schedule
• Current compliance with required onboarding documentation and screenings

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients in the pre-op and PACU setting
• Monitor patients closely during recovery from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Assess vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall post-operative condition
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to support smooth patient flow
• Prepare patients for procedures and ensure thorough handoff communication
• Respond appropriately to post-op complications and escalating clinical needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and support a patient-centered recovery experience

Apply now to explore this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Ithaca, NY and join a strong perioperative healthcare team today.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #507329. 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: PACU

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