RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) (with $7,500 Completion Bonus)

RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location

• Columbus,
• OH
• Contract
• Type:
• Travel
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12
• Nights
• Pay: $2,016/week
• Completion
• Bonus: $2,500 per contract (up to $7,500 after three contracts)

Job Description

ATC Healthcare is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a travel assignment supporting post-anesthesia recovery care in an acute care setting. The RN will manage Phase I recovery patients, provide advanced monitoring, and respond to post-procedural complications. This role requires night shifts with rotating weekend coverage and strong critical care and trauma experience.

• Key Responsibilities
• Provide Phase I PACU recovery care for post-anesthesia patients
• Monitor airway, hemodynamics, and neurologic status post-procedure
• Manage ventilated patients and advanced monitoring devices
• Administer IV medications, vasopressors, and blood products
• Perform dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Manage pain control, PCA pumps, and sedation scales
• Care for central lines, EVDs, and ICP monitoring when applicable
• Follow malignant hyperthermia and emergency protocols
• Document care in the electronic charting system

Qualifications

• Active RN license required at submission
• Minimum 2 years PACU or critical care experience required
• Phase I PACU experience required
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Telemetry and ventilator management experience required
• Level I trauma experience preferred
• Ability to work 3x12 night shifts
• Weekend coverage 1–2 weekends per 4-week schedule required