Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,350 per week

Care Career is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Boise, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / PACU | Outpatient Surgery

 

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre-Op / Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Specialty: Pre-Operative & Post Anesthesia Care
Contract Length: 13 Weeks (91 Days)
Schedule: 4 x 10-Hour Day Shifts (40 Hours/Week)
Shift Times: Variable start times of 6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, or 8:00 AM
Start Date: Mid-September (Maternity Leave Coverage)

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Pre-Op/PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment at a modern outpatient surgery center. This position requires flexibility to work across both the Pre-Operative Holding Area (POHA) and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) , providing exceptional perioperative care to surgical patients before and after anesthesia.

The ideal candidate will have strong pre-operative experience, excellent assessment skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment.

 

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients in the pre-operative and post-anesthesia recovery phases.
• Perform patient assessments, preparation, education, and discharge planning.
• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and respond appropriately to changes in condition.
• Maintain airway management, pain control, and postoperative monitoring.
• Assist with pre-operative procedures and preparation for surgery.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR .
• Float between Pre-Op and PACU as needed and assist at nearby campuses when required.

Patient Population

• Hand surgery
• Orthopedic procedures
• Total joint replacements
• Foot and ankle surgery
• Sports medicine
• Pain management procedures

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current BLS (AHA)
• Current ACLS (AHA)
• Current PALS (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of Pre-Op nursing experience in an outpatient or inpatient setting
• Experience caring for surgical patients in a perioperative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous PACU experience
• Experience assisting with nerve blocks and spinal procedures (training available)
• Epic EMR experience
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills

Unit Information

• 26 Pre-Op Bays
• 20 PACU Bays
• 6 Operating Rooms
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:1–2
• Charge Nurse assigned over both Pre-Op and PACU
• Support from CNAs for patient preparation, vital signs, blood draws, room setup, and patient transport

Schedule & Floating

• Four 10-hour day shifts each week
• Variable start times (6:00 AM, 7:30 AM, or 8:00 AM)
• One random weekday off each week
• No guaranteed block scheduling
• No weekend requirements
• No holiday requirements
• Minimal to no call
• Travelers may float to PACU or nearby campuses (Nampa, Meridian, or Boise) as needed

Dress Code

• Scrubs may be any color
• No artificial nails
• Long-sleeve shirts under scrub tops are permitted
• Jackets are not permitted in clinical areas

Orientation

• Two days of general orientation
• Epic training available (may test out if experienced)
• One to three days of unit orientation with a preceptor

Why Join This Assignment?

• Work in a state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center that opened in 2024.
• Day shifts only with no weekends or holiday requirements.
• 40 guaranteed hours per week.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand perioperative skills.
• Exposure to a wide variety of orthopedic and outpatient surgical procedures.

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Benefits

• Referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits
• Continuing Education
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits