Travel PACU RN - per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 09/21/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PACU RN Travel Nurse Job in Columbus, Ohio Pre-Op / Post-Op RN

Join a high-acuity perioperative recovery team in Columbus, OH, a vibrant city known for its strong medical community, energetic downtown, and easy access to dining, parks, and cultural attractions. This PACU RN travel nurse job offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced post-anesthesia care unit supporting complex post-operative care for adult patients recovering from cardiovascular and vascular procedures. If you thrive in a collaborative setting and enjoy delivering focused, high-quality perioperative nursing care, this travel assignment is a great fit.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op / Post-Op RN

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Schedule: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts (8:00 AM - 8:30 PM); 4x10-hour shifts may be considered

Hours Per Week: 36

Duration: 13 weeks

Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940 - $2,040

Patient Ratio: 1:1

Orientation: 40 hours

Call: Included, with every third to fourth weekend coverage

Start Date: 09/21/2026

Employment Type: Travel RN

PACU RN Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required

Pre-op and post-op recovery experience required

Current RN license in hand at time of submission

BLS required

Epic charting experience required

ACLS preferred

Level I trauma or outpatient experience preferred

Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Strong clinical knowledge in perioperative recovery and procedural care

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate recovery care for patients in the pre-op and PACU setting

Monitor patients closely during Phase I recovery and respond to changes in condition

Support recovery for adult cardiac and vascular surgical patients, including CABG, AAA repair, TAVR, EVAR, bypass procedures, angiograms, pulmonary decortication, and ablations

Perform thorough pre-op assessments, patient education, and post-op evaluations

Administer medications, manage IVs, and maintain vigilant pain control and airway assessment

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the interdisciplinary care team to ensure excellent outcomes

Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold high standards of patient safety

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508417. 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

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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