Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Patterns Hiring is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Oneonta, New York.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Unit Type: Combined Phase I and Phase II recovery
Number of Beds: 8

Typical Surgeries:

• General
• Orthopedics
• Plastics
• Urology
• GYN

Patient Population: Primarily adults; pediatric patients seen monthly for ENT surgery blocks

Hours of Operation: 0600–1800

RN-to-Patient Ratios (per ASPAN/AORN guidelines):

• Phase I:
  • 1:1 for unstable patients or children under 8 without support at bedside
  • 1:2 for stable patients
• Phase II:
  • 1:1 for unstable patients or children under 8 without support
  • 1:2 for children under 8 with support
  • 1:3 for stable patients

Support Provided on the Unit: Techs, aides, and respiratory therapists available

Float Expectations: Nurses are expected to float between ASU (Ambulatory Surgery Unit) and PACU

Ventilator/Intubation Management: Not required—PACU nurses do not manage ventilated or intubated patients

Sedation Recovery: Yes – nurses recover patients receiving moderate sedation or monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

Monitoring & Scoring Tools Used:

• Phillips Monitoring System
• Aldrete Post-Anesthesia Scoring
• Braden Scale

Call Requirements: Yes – approximately once per week (response time per facility guidelines)

Average Length of Stay in PACU: Approximately 1 hour

Certifications

Required:

ACLS and PALS

Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.

Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.

At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.

• Referral bonus