Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Elko, NV

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Elko, NV
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Elko, Nevada, 89801!

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU (Pre-Op / Post-Op)

Location

Elko, Nevada

Schedule / Job Type

Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Variable 10-Hour Shifts with Call | Start: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Projected Start: August 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in Pre-Op, PACU (Phase I), and Phase II recovery settings across a 10-bed surgical unit
• Care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric, including cases in ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, OB, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, and Cath Lab
• Prepare and recover patients undergoing procedures such as total joints, laparoscopic surgeries, thyroidectomy, hysterectomy, C-section, cardioversion, and pacemaker placement
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 in Pre-Op and Phase II, and 1:2 in PACU
• Fulfill call requirements including one weekday call shift per week and one weekend call shift per month
• Float within the surgical department as needed and utilize EHR systems including Medhost and CQI

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II recovery
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
• Proficient IV insertion skills
• Ability to work variable 10-hour shifts and fulfill on-call obligations
• Willingness and ability to float within the surgical department

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing assignment experience
• Prior experience in an acute, rural hospital setting
• Familiarity with Medhost or similar EHR platforms

Why Join Us

• Work at a Joint Commission–accredited regional hospital serving a close-knit community, with access to exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, and more in the nearby Ruby Mountains
• Gain well-rounded surgical nursing experience across a broad range of specialties and patient populations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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