Travel PACU RN - $2,214 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 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 – PACU

Location

Westminster, CO | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care across Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery settings within a 13-bed Preop, 19-bed PACU, and 5-bed Phase 2 unit
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 for pediatric or unstable patients and 2:1 for stable patients
• Care for a diverse surgical population including orthopedic (total joints and spine), OB/GYN, general surgery, urology, and endoscopy cases
• Manage respiratory therapy equipment including ventilators, Optiflow, BiPAP, and CPAP; support ICU patients recovering in the PACU
• Interpret and document cardiac rhythm strips as part of ongoing patient monitoring
• Fulfill on-call requirements including one weeknight per week (1930–0730), every sixth weekend, and up to two holidays per year (24-hour call); call response time is 30 minutes

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Colorado
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum of one year of critical care experience in a PACU or ICU setting
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid driver's license must be submitted
• Clinicians must be present in-state for the week of orientation, even if initial modules are conducted remotely

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for pediatric surgical patients in a PACU environment
• Familiarity with managing ventilator-dependent or ICU-level patients in a post-anesthesia setting
• Comfort floating within a unit across Preop, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity PACU environment with exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties and patient populations
• Hybrid scheduling with shift request consideration offered where operationally feasible

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #800953. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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