PACU | RN
PACU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job (Night Shift) in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse with this travel opportunity in Columbus, OH (ZIP 43210). Join a leading healthcare team in a top-rated Perianesthesia Care Unit (PACU), providing critical post-anesthesia care to adult and geriatric patients. This locum tenens nursing job offers the chance to work in one of Ohio's most vibrant cities, known for its diverse culture, excellent amenities, and thriving healthcare community.
Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Healthcare Setting: Perianesthesia Unit (PACU)
- Employment Type: Travel RN / Locum Tenens
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 20, 2025
- End Date: January 19, 2026
- Shift: Night shifts (4x10-hour, 23:00 - 07:30)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekend Requirements: 1-2 weekends per 4-week schedule
- Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
- Unit Size: 20 beds, daily census 30-50
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2040-$2090
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care RN experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (compact or Ohio state RN license required at submission)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic charting systems
- Two professional references (one from a nurse manager, director, or clinical leadership)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions considered)
- Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to adult and geriatric patients
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from anesthesia, including telemetry and ventilator support
- Administer blood products, IV vasopressors, and anesthesia reversal agents as needed
- Perform pain assessments and manage pain using PCA pumps and nerve blocks
- Care for patients with central lines, epidurals, and external ventricular drains (EVD)
- Recognize and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and respond to rapid changes in patient condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, etc.)
- Accurately document patient care using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Participate in self-scheduling and maintain compliance with hospital protocols
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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