Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - per week

Planet 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: 01/12/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours

Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career with a travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a top-rated medical center's peri-anesthesia team, providing expert post-anesthesia care in a Level 1 Trauma environment. This healthcare job offers the chance to work in a vibrant city known for its arts, dining, and welcoming neighborhoods—making Columbus an ideal location for travel nurses seeking new opportunities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Unit: Perianesthesia - 4 Rhodes / Doan (PACU)

Start Date: January 12, 2026

End Date: April 13, 2026

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night shift; 4x10-hour shifts/week (23:00 - 07:30)

Weekend Requirements: 1-2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Estimated Weekly Salary: $2040-$2090

Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics

Unit Size: 20 beds; daily census 30-50

Self-scheduling available

PACU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care RN experience

Active Registered Nurse license (compact or Ohio state license required)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required

Level 1 Trauma experience preferred

Proficiency with telemetry, ventilators, and electronic charting systems

Ability to provide two professional references (one from a manager/director or supervisor)

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate post-anesthesia care in a Level 1 Trauma PACU setting

Monitor and assess patient recovery, including vital signs, pain management, and consciousness levels

Administer medications, blood products, and manage IV and central lines

Utilize advanced nursing skills: telemetry, ventilator management, dysrhythmia recognition, and care of ventilated patients

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, pharmacy, and rapid response

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using electronic charting systems

Participate in self-scheduling and adhere to weekend and holiday coverage requirements

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #434856. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus