PACU Registered Nurse Travel Contract

Contract Details:
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Location: Dakota Dunes, South Dakota
Contract Duration: 10 weeks
Gross Weekly Pay: $2,625/week
Shifts: 4x10s; 40 hrs/week
Shift times: 1030-2300
Preferred Start date: 6/21/2026
Requirements: BLS, ACLS certifications; 2 years of recent PACU experience; Active and unencumbered nursing license for South Dakota or compact licensure.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) team in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota. This is a 10-week travel assignment offering a rewarding opportunity to utilize your skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

As a PACU RN, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive post-operative care to patients recovering from anesthesia. Your expertise will be crucial in monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring a smooth transition for patients as they recover.

The ideal candidate will be a compassionate and experienced RN with a strong background in PACU nursing, capable of working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures.
• Assess airway, vital signs, and level of consciousness.
• Manage pain, nausea, and other post-operative complications.
• Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered.
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams.
• Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Provide patient and family education for post-op recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in South Dakota or compact state.
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ACLS certification.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proficiency in post-anesthesia patient monitoring.
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to administer medications and IV therapies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity setting.

About Geaux Care Staffing:

Geaux Care Staffing is more than just a staffing agency. Our leadership team is made up of nurses who have worked in healthcare and continue to understand its challenges firsthand. We’ve been in the trenches alongside you, and that experience shapes everything we do.