Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,486 per week in Pagosa Springs, CO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Pagosa Springs, CO
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,486 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Pre-Operative & PACU RN Traveler Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), Perioperative Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Weekdays Hours per Shift: Either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days Experience: 2 years minimum License: Current RN license in good standing Certifications: Current AHA BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certification as required by the department Must-Have: Graduate of an accredited RN program Previous travel nursing experience Previous experience with Cerner EHR Relevant experience in Pre-Op, PACU, perioperative, Emergency Department, or Intensive Care Unit Experience caring for patients undergoing orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT, and interventional pain-management procedures Ability to independently manage post-anesthesia patients, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately Ability to perform cardiac monitoring and identify dysrhythmias Strong IV, medication-administration, airway-management, pain-management, and patient-assessment skills Description: Seeking an experienced Pre-Operative/PACU RN to coordinate and provide care for surgical patients throughout the pre-operative and post-operative phases. The traveler may work in several areas of the perioperative continuum, including Pre-Operative Nursing, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, Conscious Sedation, and Post-Admission Testing. The RN will assess and monitor patients, administer medications and IV therapies, manage airways and pain, identify changes in patient condition, and provide patient and family education. Coordination of care will be closely conducted with surgeons, anesthesia providers, circulating nurses, and other members of the surgical team. Call participation may be required, with a 30-minute response time. The Surgical Services Department observes all recognized holidays, and hours may be reduced during weeks containing a holiday.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam