Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, PACU – Glenwood Springs, Colorado, United States. Start: 06/16/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,294 to $2,394 per week. Guaranteed hours: 38 per week. Shift: 4x10 rotating. Healthcare setting: hospital-based travel assignment. This opening is for a temporary travel assignment in a hospital setting requiring PACU nursing expertise and availability for rotating evenings and weekend call.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,294 – $2,394 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 38 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10 hour days with rotating evenings and weekend call
- Start date: 06/16/2026
- Housing: housing option available near the work site

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive PACU nursing care following ANA Standards of Nursing Practice for postoperative patients.
- Assess, monitor, document, and respond to changes in patient status; manage pain, nausea, airway, and vitals in the immediate recovery period.
- Collaborate with perioperative and clinical team members to coordinate handoffs, care plans, and discharge criteria.
- Administer medications and interventions according to physician orders; support safe, evidence-based post-anesthesia care.
- Maintain infection control, patient safety, and accurate documentation; participate in unit-based safety and quality initiatives.
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative care environment and uphold professional nursing practice standards through teamwork and shared governance.

Requirements
- Current, active RN license to practice in Colorado (in good standing)
- Minimum of 2 years RN PACU experience
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association)
- Flu vaccine required; no exemptions
- Ability to work 4x10 hour rotating shifts including evenings and weekend call
- Minimum education: RN with eligibility to practice in Colorado

Benefits and Support
- Housing option available near the work site
- 13-week contract with potential for extension based on performance and department needs
- Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
- Standard professional requirements completed prior to assignment start

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.