Travel PACU RN - $2,499 per week
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 08/31/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 40 hours per week | Shift: 8 hours, days | Employment Type: Travel
About the Role
Travel nursing contract (13 weeks) in Nampa, ID. Shift: 5x8hr days, 40 hrs weekly. Preop Ratios 1:3, Phase 1 Ratios 1:2, Phase 2 Ratios 1:1-3. Requires 2 years of experience and certifications: BLS, ACLS & PALS.
Unit Details
- Shared position with Surgical and Endoscopy Pre-op and Recovery (pre/post experience required; endo procedure experience not required but willingness to support all areas daily is necessary).
- 18 beds: 13 General OR & 5 Endo (Preop & PACU - Phase 1 & 2).
- Staff must be flexible and able to transition between all phases; rotation between areas expected.
- Common cases: General, Breast, Ortho, Urology, & OBGYN.
- Small unit; staff assist in restocking and turnover between patients.
- 2 Aides in Preop (duties include EKGs, blood draws, blood sugars, transfers, pregnancy tests, vitals, bladder scanning).
- No RT on unit; anesthesia oversees the area.
- ICU patients recover in PACU occasionally (about once per month).
- RNs must be able to read and identify rhythm changes and life-threatening rhythms.
- EMR: Epic.
- Charge nurse manages unit flow and does not take an assignment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients for surgery.
- Recover patients post-anesthesia, manage airways, and pain management.
Requirements
- Must have Preop & PACU experience.
- Minimum 1 year of experience (first-time travelers accepted).
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
About Greenstaff Medical US-Travel
Greenstaff Medical is a trusted leader in healthcare staffing, serving both public and private healthcare organizations nationwide. We specialize in delivering tailored staffing solutions that connect exceptional healthcare professionals with opportunities matching their skills and ambitions. Our expertise spans Travel, Allied, Per Diem/Local Contract, and more. We provide access to a diverse talent pool, including specialists in ICU, Medical-Surgical, Labor & Delivery, ER, Psychiatry, and more. Greenstaff Medical holds accreditations including The Joint Commission, NCAGE, SAM Certification, and Small Business Accreditation.