Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job
Registered Nurse – PACU in Columbia, Missouri. Start date: 05/18/2026.13-week travel assignment in a hospital‑based post‑anesthesia care unit with 20 PACU bays. Guaranteed 40 hours per week with a pay range of $1,973–$2,082 per week. Shift options include 4x10‑hour days (0800–1830) or 5x8‑hour days (0800–1630). This assignment features no on‑call and no weekend requirements, with anesthesia providers on standby and two Pyxis systems supporting a high‑acuity recovery unit. The unit operates as a Level 3 Trauma designation site and cares for a patient population from infant to geriatric, with a nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:2.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,973–$2,082 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Start date: 05/18/2026
- Shifts: 4x10‑hour days (0800–1830) or 5x8‑hour days (0800–1630)
- Unit details: hospital PACU with 20 bays in a Level 3 trauma designation setting; no call, no weekends
- Care environment: anesthesia providers on standby; two Pyxis systems; common medications include fentanyl, dilaudid, zofran
- Equipment and capabilities: SCDs, pain pumps, IV pumps; vasoactive drip titration (nifedipine, dopamine, norepinephrine) as part of post‑anesthesia care
- Experience preference: Epicardial pacer management preferred
- Extension opportunities: possible based on unit needs and travel schedule
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive PACU nursing care for a mixed-age population (infant through geriatric) recovering from anesthesia, including ongoing assessment and rapid response to changes in status
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, oxygenation, and hemodynamics; administer or titrate analgesics and antiemetics per protocol; manage IV access and fluid therapy
- Support and monitor patients with postoperative devices and equipment (e.g., SCDs, pain pumps, IV pumps; PCA/epidural systems as applicable)
- Obtain 12‑lead ECG when indicated; interpret telemetry data and collaborate with anesthesia providers on interventions as needed
- Maintain safe and efficient workflow within a 1:2 nurse–to–patient ratio; prepare patients for transfer to appropriate units or discharge home as indicated
- Document care accurately and timely; communicate patient status and discharge instructions to families and post‑op teams
- Collaborate with charge nurse and anesthesia staff to ensure patient safety and high‑quality recovery care
Requirements
- PACU or post‑anesthesia recovery experience preferred
- Ability to work in a high‑acuity recovery unit with an infant to geriatric patient population
- Comfort with vasoactive infusions and associated monitoring per unit protocols
- Flexibility to work either 4x10‑hour shifts or 5x8‑hour shifts (0800 start times)
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
- Commitment to patient safety and accurate handoffs
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 40 hours per week and a defined weekly pay range
- 13‑week travel assignment with potential extension opportunities
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with credentialing, housing options, and annotations on assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment to address clinical and logistical needs
- Access to unit orientation and ongoing clinical support to ensure competency in PACU protocols
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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