Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Position Overview

Travel Nurse RN – PACU (Post‑Anesthesia Care Unit) in Columbus, OH. 13‑week assignment starting January 12, 2026. 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30). Weekly rate: $2,056 (subject to confirmation), with tax‑free stipend and benefits.

• Location:
  
  Columbus, OH 43210
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 12, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Shift Pattern: 3×12‑hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 (average)
• Weekend Coverage: 1–2 weekend shifts per 4‑week schedule
• Patient Population:
  Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 20 beds, daily census 30‑50
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,830–$1,880 (rates may vary; primary offer is $2,056)

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (compact or Ohio RN license required)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Certifications:
  
  ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Proficient in telemetry, ventilator management, and electronic charting systems
• Ability to provide 2 professional references (including 1 from a manager/director or supervisor)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to post‑anesthesia patients in a Level 1 Trauma PACU
• Monitor and assess patient recovery from anesthesia, including vital signs and pain management
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies as ordered
• Manage ventilated patients and provide central line care
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and other complications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Document patient care accurately using electronic charting systems
• Participate in self‑scheduling and maintain flexibility for weekend coverage

401K with matching, healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

Join our healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio and advance your PACU nursing career.

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For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Medical Technologists, Medical Coders, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. Our team delivers competitive salaries and benefits while supporting career growth and meaningful impact in healthcare.