Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview

This travel assignment begins July 20, 2026 and runs for 13 weeks. Guaranteed 36 hours per week with 10-hour shifts. Work setting includes LTC - Nursing Home with outpatient perioperative services.

Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across Preoperative, PACU and Phase II recovery, including initial assessments, monitoring, airway management, pain control and vital signs
• Maintain accurate documentation, patient records and handoffs; ensure patient safety and adherence to perioperative protocols
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure smooth transitions across perioperative stages
• Float to outpatient services areas such as Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, and Pre-operative Clinic; support hospital needs for conscious sedation during select procedures
• Provide perioperative nursing care including Preoperative, PACU and Phase II care, with floating to Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Pre-operative Clinic, and other perioperative needs, including conscious sedation for select procedures
• Maintain accurate documentation, patient records and handoffs; ensure patient safety and adherence to perioperative protocols
• Support hospital needs for conscious sedation during select procedures

Requirements

• Active RN license (WA) or ability to obtain; current licensure to practice as an RN is required
• Strong Preoperative, PACU and Phase II nursing skills; experience in perioperative care is essential
• Ability to float to multiple outpatient service areas (Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Pre-operative Clinic) and adapt to a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Availability for 10-hour shifts and participation in a shared on-call rotation
• Excellent communication, assessment, and documentation abilities; comfortable working in a perioperative team

About the Role

The RN will provide Preoperative, PACU and Phase II care, with floating to Day Surgery, Endoscopy Lab, Pre-operative Clinic, and other perioperative needs, including conscious sedation for select procedures. A shared on-call rotation is included.

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Ongoing recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
• Access to resources for scheduling and extension opportunities