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Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU​/Pre-Post Op in Cedar Rapids, IA

Job in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, 52402, USA
Listing for: TravelNurseSource
Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-10-01
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Surgical Assistant, RN Nurse, Travel Nurse, Operating Room Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Cedar Rapids, IA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Cedar Rapids, IA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 52402!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre/Post-Op

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | Inpatient / Outpatient Surgery

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in an inpatient and outpatient surgical setting
  • Support a high-volume surgical unit with a 28-bed capacity and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
  • Care for patients undergoing a broad range of procedures including orthopedic surgeries (total knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty), ENT procedures, general surgery, and complex cases such as AAA repair and gastric bypass
  • Document patient care accurately using the EPIC EMR system
  • Participate in holiday coverage as required — contractors are expected to work 1–2 of the upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed
Required Qualifications
  • Active Iowa RN license or active compact/multistate RN license at time of submission
  • BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) — must be current and active
  • Minimum of 12 months of pre/post-op or same-day surgery experience required
  • Work history must reflect at least 24 months of current experience in surgery, pre/post-op, same-day surgery, or PACU
  • At least one prior travel contract in pre/post-op, same-day surgery, or PACU within the previous 15 months required — first-time travelers will not be considered
  • Current and recent pediatric care experience required
  • EPIC EMR experience required
  • Experience must be from a hospital, medical center, same-day surgery center, or outpatient surgery facility
  • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
  • Outpatient surgery experience as a pre-op or Phase II RN
  • Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
  • Familiarity with a broad range of surgical case types including ENT, orthopedic, gynecologic, thoracic, and general surgery
Why Join Us
  • Work in a dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a wide variety of high-acuity and specialty procedure types
  • Scrubs are provided by the facility, making for a seamless transition into the unit

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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