Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Travel, temporary assignment starting August 17, 2026, for multiple weeks in a short-term acute care teaching hospital with a 27-bed PACU in Rochester, New York.

About the role

The PACU unit focuses on Phase I and II recovery with exposure to adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Common case mix includes endo/laparoscopic procedures, general surgery, orthopedics (spine, total joints), plastics, ENT, and urology.

Floating to other units is required, as are call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I and Phase II PACU care for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, including post-anesthesia assessment and discharge planning
• Monitor vital signs, airway, breathing, and circulation; manage pain control, PCA where appropriate, and basic airway management
• Document postoperative status and interventions in the electronic chart (Epic) and contribute to patient handoffs to the floor or recovery unit
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teammates (IV team, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Social Services, Interpretation services, Unit Secretary) to ensure safe and efficient recovery
• Support perioperative processes such as PCA management, MAC cases, and rapid response as needed; assist with basic post-anesthesia discharge criteria
• Maintain competency in phlebotomy and IV starts; participate in ongoing unit activities and adhere to safety and infection control standards
• Float to other units as assigned and adhere to the unit’s patient ratio and safety expectations

Requirements

• Active NY RN license in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 1 year RN experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Mandatory skills: competency in phlebotomy and IV starts
• Epic experience required (hard requirement)
• Ability to float to other units as needed; comfortable with 1:3 patient ratio on the PACU unit
• Local candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,019 to $2,218, with no guaranteed hours.

Schedule

4x10-hour days.

Benefits

• Orientation: 16 hours
• Pre-start module completion may be required (up to 10 hours total)
• Interdisciplinary unit support to optimize patient care
• Travel assignment support and scheduling coordination provided through the staffing organization
• Epic charting and system training as part of on-boarding
• Ongoing access to recruiting and travel support throughout the assignment