Travel PACU RN - $2,090 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Sioux City, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location

Sioux City, IA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite | Expected 36–40 hours/week; overtime may be available after 40 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute professional and clinical nursing knowledge and skills as a member of the interdisciplinary care team in the PACU setting
• Manage and monitor post-anesthesia patients at a 1:2 patient ratio
• Utilize the EPIC electronic medical records system to document and manage patient care
• Serve as a resource in the ICU as needed; travelers will not take ICU patients independently but may be asked to float to ICU in a resource capacity
• May be asked to float within the same discipline across local campuses

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Active Iowa RN license or compact nursing license (must reflect Active status)
• Active BLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or U.S. Military certificates also accepted)
• Active ACLS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or U.S. Military certificates also accepted)
• Active PALS certification (AHA preferred; ARC or U.S. Military certificates also accepted)
• Valid driver's license required
• Completed PACU-specific skills checklist required
• One supervisory reference form completed within the last two years required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible (based on driver's license address)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with EPIC EMR
• ICU cross-training or familiarity with ICU patient care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a Level 3 Trauma Center, gaining exposure to a dynamic and high-acuity clinical environment
• Supportive setting that welcomes first-time travel nurses looking to grow their careers

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #783774. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the "why" behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others