Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $3,707 per week

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Hempstead, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel PreOp/PACU Nurse Manager | New York

Lead daily PreOp and PACU operations while supporting staff, patient safety, and collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.

Assignment details:

• Start: November 16, 2026.
• Length: 13 weeks.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, flexible 7 a.m. or 8 a.m. start.
• Guaranteed hours: 37.5 hours weekly; one-hour lunch.
• Local candidates accepted with no rate difference.

Required qualifications:

• BSN and at least 1 year of PACU management experience.
• Active New York RN license at submission.
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS.
• Confidence overseeing daily operations, staffing, workflow, and quality of care.

PreOp experience, MSN, CNOR, and CAPA preferred.

Role expectations:

• Supervise, coach, and support nursing and surgical services staff.
• Coordinate staffing and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Provide hands-on coverage for breaks, sick calls, late cases, and staffing shortages.
• Lead a performance improvement project.
• Maintain responsibility for the units, including availability by phone and email outside scheduled hours.

Important onboarding requirements:

• Complete compliance file due November 9—no exceptions or partial files.
• Only one orientation is offered each month.
• Flu vaccination and a copy of your diploma are required.
• Facility excludes graduates of schools associated with Operation Nightingale.
• Orientation includes online modules, with payment limited to 14 hours.

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health savings account
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits