Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
Healthforce•City of Rochester, NY
•$2,215 - $2,271•Onsite
About The Position
This travel, temporary assignment begins 09/14/2026 for 17 weeks. Work 36 hours per week on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule (days/evenings/nights) in a hospital-based post-anesthesia care unit serving a high-volume, high-acuity level 1 trauma center. Weekly pay ranges from $2,215 to $2,271.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in New York
- Minimum two years of nursing experience; PACU experience required, ICU experience preferred
- BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU within a hospital setting and to manage rotating day/evening/night shifts
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program with RN licensure
Responsibilities
- Recover and monitor adult postoperative patients in PACU, including airway, breathing, circulation, pain control, and hemodynamic status
- Implement recovery protocols, collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams, and respond to deterioration or emergent events
- Document patient assessments, medications, vitals, and discharge criteria; ensure accuracy and timely communication
- Maintain patient safety and comfort, manage PACU equipment, and facilitate patient transitions to the next care area
- Uphold infection control, privacy, and professional standards; communicate clearly with team members and families as appropriate
Benefits
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Fast credentialing process
- Housing assistance options
- Assignment extension opportunities
- Nationwide assignments
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
