Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, PACU - Dundee, KS, United States. This travel, temporary assignment begins 08/16/2026 for a 13-week contract in a short-term acute care setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,251 to $2,355 per week. No guaranteed hours. Shift pattern is 4x10-hour days.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,251–$2,355 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10-hour days
- Start date: 08/16/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital; travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive PACU nursing care to postoperative patients, including airway, breathing, circulation, and monitoring of vitals
- Assess patient status in PACU, manage pain and nausea, and adjust care as patients recover from anesthesia
- Administer medications as ordered, monitor sedation levels, and respond to evolving conditions
- Recognize and respond to emergencies, including rapid assessment and coordination with the surgical team and anesthesia
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress; communicate with the surgical team and unit staff for smooth transitions
- Prepare patients for transfer to the next level of care or discharge planning in collaboration with the care team

Requirements
- Kansas Registered Nurse license in good standing
- BLS, ACLS, and PALs certifications
- Minimum 1 year of PACU and PreOp experience
- Ability to work 4x10-hour shifts; on-call 8 shifts per month with rotating weekends and holidays
- No new graduates accepted
- Virtual orientation participation and credentials due one week prior to start

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Virtual orientation prior to start
- Credentialing assistance to meet licensure and certification requirements
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- Dedicated account manager for assignment support

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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.

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