Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,517 per week

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity

Position: Registered Nurse - PACU

Location: City, State

Shift Details:

• Night Shift: 5x8-Hour (23:00 - 07:00)
• Includes weekends and holiday coverage

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) provides comprehensive care to patients recovering from anesthesia. The role requires the ability to manage patient care, promote safety, and implement effective nursing interventions tailored to varying patient needs.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in a relevant nursing setting
• Certifications:
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Preferred Experience:
  • Level I Trauma experience
  • Surgical cases in various specialties including:
    • Bariatrics
    • Cardiac
    • ENT
    • General Surgery
    • Gynecology
    • Neuro
    • Ophthalmology
    • Orthopedics
    • Vascular

Core Skills:

• IV therapy/Phlebotomy
• Blood product administration
• Central line care and management
• Care of ventilated patients
• Dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Pain assessment and management
• PCA pump management
• Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol
• RASS (Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale) management

Work Environment:

The PACU unit consists of 20 beds and operates in an inpatient setting, providing interdisciplinary support from teams including IV, Respiratory Services, and Rapid Response Teams. Patient ratios are maintained at 1:2 for days, nights, and weekends.

Orientation:

36 hours of orientation will be provided to ensure successful onboarding into the PACU team.

Patient Demographics:

• Adults
• Geriatrics

Responsibilities:

As a Registered Nurse in the PACU, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal recovery post-anesthesia, monitoring patient vitals, implementing care plans, and providing emotional support to patients and their families.

We encourage applicants to apply who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care. Your skills and experiences will be valuable assets in delivering exceptional nursing care in our PACU unit.

Modern Healthcare Solutions Job ID #37056141. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PACU,13:51:00-23:51:00

About Modern Healthcare Solutions

Modern Healthcare Solutions is a woman-owned and operated healthcare staffing company dedicated to connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with leading facilities nationwide. We believe great care begins with genuine connection—and our boutique approach ensures every clinician receives personalized attention, never just a number. You’ll work with a recruiter who knows you by name, advocates for you, and helps you choose assignments that move your career forward.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits