Travel PACU RN - $1,982 per week
About the role
Travel nurse opening for a PACU RN in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This is a 13‑week travel assignment with 40 hours per week on 10‑hour day shifts. The position requires 1–2 years of recent acute care experience. As a PACU RN, you will provide observation and care for post‑operative patients recovering from anesthesia, monitoring for adverse reactions and managing the transition from surgery to recovery.
Job ID: #1525841
Responsibilities
- Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
- Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
- Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
- Determine when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
- Stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
- Lift up to 20 pounds routinely; patient handling may require lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Cope with stress in a fast‑paced environment and relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- PALS certification
- 1 year of recent acute care experience
- Additional certifications may be required before assignment start
Schedule
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 40 per week
- Shift: 10‑hour day shifts
- Employment type: Travel
Pay
Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed hours
- Continuing education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
About the company
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that places nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in all 50 states. They specialize in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across Nursing and Allied Health, focusing on matching highly‑skilled professionals with facilities to ensure adequate staffing and better patient experiences.