Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Pre-Op/PACU RN with 2+ years of experience and Epic charting skills for a heart hospital setting requiring call coverage.

• Pre Op/PACU unit within a cardiovascular heart hospital setting
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 8:00am-8:30pm
• Call requirements including every third-fourth weekend
• Cases include CABG, AAA repair, TAVR, EVAR, Fem-Pop/Fem-Tib-Peroneal Bypass, Angiogram, Pulmonary decortication, and Ablation
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Prior PACU experience preferred
• Previous Charge RN experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Pre/Post op care experience required
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a Manager/Director or Supervisor and the second from a Charge RN; no coworker references accepted

• Provide pre-op and post-anesthesia care for cardiovascular and vascular surgical patients
• Skills include cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, CVP, dysrhythmia recognition, pacemaker insertion, and Swan-Ganz monitoring
• Administer antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and narcotics/opioids
• Perform pre-op assessments, education, 12-lead EKG/ECG, and obtain procedural consents
• Manage central lines, PICC lines, and perform straight urinary catheterization
• Care for patients undergoing general anesthesia, MAC, and nerve blocks
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after signing contract due to strict compliance timelines
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6+ months away from the facility
• Current employees are ineligible for travel assignments at this health system
• RTO must be requested and built into the contract at time of consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-773468. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.