Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,998 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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: 04/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment | Columbus, OH 43210

PACU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) — Columbus, OH. 13-week travel nurse assignment at a heart hospital caring for cardiac, EP, and vascular patients; requires 3+ years PACU or critical care RN experience.

Job Details – PACU Travel Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1830-$1930/week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare / Ohio nursing jobs)
• Setting: Invasive Lab Prep and Recovery (PACU) — cardiac, EP, and vascular procedures
• Shift: Day shifts: 3x12-hour (08:00 - 20:30) or 4x9-hour (10:00 - 20:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Patient Population: Adults
• Number of Beds: 23; Avg Visits/Day: 35
• Weekend Shifts: No weekends required
• Orientation: 36 hours

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent PACU or critical care RN experience (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN / cardiac nursing experience preferred)
• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission) — Ohio fingerprinting required upon contract signing
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (Epic charting)
• Two professional references (one from manager/director or formal leadership; second may be a Charge RN)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities – PACU / Perioperative Nursing

• Provide pre-op and post-op care for patients undergoing Cath, EP, and vascular procedures (inpatient and outpatient)
• Monitor and recover patients in Phase I and Phase II anesthesia, including MAC and conscious sedation
• Perform and manage pre/post-operative procedures, pain management, and discharge education and instructions
• Administer blood products, emergency medications, and perform airway assessment and management
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, perform cardioversion, and support post-cath lab care
• Start and maintain IVs, obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG, and interpret lab values relevant to cardiac and vascular patients
• Follow isolation precautions/PPE and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV team, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and social services

Why Columbus? Located in the heart of Ohio, Columbus (43210) offers a vibrant urban experience with top-rated restaurants, cultural attractions, parks, and a welcoming community — ideal for travel nurses seeking Columbus healthcare opportunities.

Apply now: If you're a dedicated PACU RN or travel nurse with cardiac/EP experience and meet the qualifications above, apply now to join our clinical team for this rewarding travel assignment in Columbus, OH. Join our healthcare team today and advance your perioperative and cardiac nursing career.

Benefits

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #464528. 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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