Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,237 per week in Columbia, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Columbia, MO
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,237 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Prime Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201!

ID: 63931950 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (09:00 - 21:30) Description: ICU exp preferred, phase 2 required. 50% holidays. Call: weeknight (back-up) call to in-house team 2-3 shifts per 6-week schedule period and 1 Weekend Call shift(Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week schedule period.2 years of experience required, travel experience requiredNo locals within 50 milesThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and requires ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. This position is in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required.Essential Job Functions: (1) the ability to work at Client s assigned work location throughout the full term of the contractual engagement, (2) the ability to work the substantial time of the assigned shift, (3) the ability to take call, (4) the ability to work assigned weekends, and (5) the ability to work at least 50 percent of the holidays that occur during the contract. Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Serenity Plasencia Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 2 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Cerner Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Required Trauma Level II Experience : Required Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC*Skills : End-Tidal CO2 monitoring, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair*, Abdominoplasty, Accessing/Managing Ports, Airway assessment, Anterior/ Posterior fusion, Antiarrhythmics, Anticoagulation therapy, Antihypertensives, Arterial line management, AV fistula/shunt, Bariatrics, Bilateral tubal ligation, Blood Product Administration, Breast augmentation, Cardiac, Cardiac Arrest/CPR*, Cardioversion, Care of Ventilated Patient, Carotid Endarterectomy, Cataract extraction/implant, Central line care/management, Cervical fusions, Chest tube management, Cholecystectomy, Circulation Checks, Colon surgery, Conscious Sedation, Craniotomy, Dysrhythmia recognition/management, Emergency Medications, Endo/Laparoscopic, ENT, External ventricular drain (EVD), Extubation LMA/ET, Eye trauma, Follow up phone calls*, Fresh tracheostomy, Gastric bypass, Gastric Sleeve, General, General, Gyn, Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Protocols*, Hypothermia protocol, Hysterectomy, ICP monitoring*, Insulin protocols*, Interpretation and communication of lab values, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Intubation, Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV vasopressors, Lap band, Level I Trauma Center, Level II Trauma Center, Local, Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, Management of pediatric patients*, Mastectomy, Medication reconciliation*, Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC), Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics, Nerve Blocks, Neuro, Neuro/Spine, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Obtain Operative/Procedural Consent, Open reduction and internal fixation, Ophthalmology, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total joints, Pacemaker Insertion, Pain assessment & management, Pain Management, PCA pump management, Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, Phlebotomy, PICC line care and management*, Placement of Oral/nasal airways, Plastics, Podiatry, Post Cath Lab Procedures, Post-epidural management, Pre-op Assessment, Pre-op Education*, Pre-Post, Pre/Post Cath lab procedures, Pre/Post Endoscopy procedures, Pre/Post IR procedures, Pre/Post Operative procedures, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring*, Radical neck dissection, RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale), Renal surgery, Reversal agents, Review History and Physical*, Robotics, Sheath Pull, Spinal, Spine surgery, Starting and maintaining IVs, Straight urinary catheterization female, Straight urinary catheterization male, Stroke Scale*, Thoracic, Tonsillectomy, Total joint replacement, Transplant, TURP, Urology, Vascular, Vascular surgery, Whipple, Wound Vacs, trauma Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : To possible preop/phase 2 Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 2-3 weeknight back up call 2130-07001-2 24 hour weekedn call saturday or sunday 7am-7am Pre-Approved Time Off : none Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : 60 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 18 Number of Beds : 18 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Radiology, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Ortho, Neuro, spine, robotic, vascular, TAVR, GYN, Trauma, ENT, plastics, transplants (primary kidney), eyes, Cath labs, IR, Pediatric 12 and up, pediatric traumas, ECTS Special Procedures/Unit Details : Must be able to titrate drips and be able to help with vented patients if necessary. Vented patients sometimes come to the unit, its not common but happens now and then. Able to handle critical ICU care patients Able to react to patient declineMust have ICU or ER background. Preferable ICU. 2-3 years PACU after ICU We do care for ICU patients' recovery. 18 bays for PACU ICU patients are preop in PACU Sometimes bedside procedures such as cardioversion Special Equipment : - #Tier3 Travel Compliance Email, Phone, SSN DOB req. 2 yrs exp req. NBO : Re-orientation not req if returning within 18 months. Compliance deadline: 2PST wed prior to start. RTO: Max 10 days. License: MO or Compact in hand Certs: CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs LCSWs: Can be pending at start and completed onsite for free (unpaid). Locals: must be over 50 mi. Pharm Tech: license in hand. RRT: pending license ok. CRT not allowed. Charting: Cerner preferred. Holidays: 50% on contract required. Floating is mandatory all travelers must float, including as Patient Observers (Sitters): ICU may float to PCU or MS units PCU may float to MS or ICU units MS may float to MS/Tele Pediatrics may float anywhere in the organization as a Patient Observer (sitter) Post-Partum may float to MS units L D may float within Maternal/Child Extensions: Effective 4/8/26, travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts, (or 9 months of consecutive service). Following that, traveler must take a mandatory (6) month break before returning to MU Health Care in an agency capacity. Modules: Modules are non-billable, average 4-6 hours Modules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded by onsite manager through Cornerstone Submittal Details: #Tier3 Travel ComplianceEmail, Phone, SSN & DOB req.2 yrs exp req.NBO: Re-orientation not req if returning within 18 months.Compliance deadline: 2PST wed prior to start.RTO: Max 10 days.License: MO or Compact in handCerts: CPI Blue Card required for Behavioral Health RNs & LCSWs: Can be pending at start and completed onsite for free (unpaid).Locals: must be over 50 mi.Pharm Tech: license in hand.RRT: pending license ok. CRT not allowed.Charting: Cerner preferred.Holidays: 50% on contract required.Floating is mandatory all travelers must float, including as Patient Observers (Sitters):ICU may float to PCU or MS unitsPCU may float to MS or ICU unitsMS may float to MS/TelePediatrics may float anywhere in the organization as a Patient Observer (sitter)Post-Partum may float to MS unitsL&D may float within Maternal/ChildExtensions: Effective 4/8/26, travelers can work up to 3 consecutive 13-week contracts, (or 9 months of consecutive service). Following that, traveler must take a mandatory (6) month break before returning to MU Health Care in an agency capacity. are non-billable, average 4-6 hoursModules are completed during orientation and annually, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded by onsite manager through Cornerstone Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

About Prime Staffing

At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success.

We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.

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