PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Apply for a 13-week PACU travel nursing contract in Columbus, Ohio, caring for adult patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures. This on-site post-anesthesia care unit opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who is confident with Phase I recovery, cardiac monitoring, airway management, and pre- and post-operative care. Columbus offers a vibrant blend of cultural attractions, neighborhood restaurants, parks, and convenient access to major educational and medical resources.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Pre-Op and PACU Nursing
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,940-$2,040
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Shift Times: Approximately 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with shifts rotating between opener and closer assignments
• Patient Population: Adults recovering from cardiac and vascular procedures
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 during days and up to 1:2 during nights
• Charting: Epic electronic medical record
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Call: Weeknight and weekend call coverage may be required

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• Recent PACU, Phase I recovery, pre-operative, or post-operative nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with pre- and post-operative cardiac care required
• Level I trauma or outpatient experience preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact RN license in hand at the time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications preferred or required according to assignment criteria
• Recent Epic charting experience required
• Education from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting and credentialing requirements promptly
• Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader
• Flu vaccination required unless medically exempt

PACU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive pre-operative assessments, medication reviews, history and physical reviews, and patient education
• Provide Phase I PACU care following cardiac, vascular, thoracic, and other complex procedures
• Monitor airway status, respiratory function, hemodynamics, neurological status, pain, and recovery from anesthesia
• Care for patients following CABG, AAA repair, TAVR, EVAR, angiograms, ablations, pulmonary decortication, and lower-extremity vascular bypass procedures
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest situations, changes in blood pressure, and other post-procedural complications
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, CVP monitoring, pulmonary artery catheters, chest tubes, drains, wound vacs, and other advanced equipment as indicated
• Administer emergency medications, IV vasopressors, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, analgesics, blood products, and other prescribed therapies
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead ECGs and arterial blood gas results within the scope of practice
• Perform IV starts, phlebotomy, catheterization, line care, and other essential nursing procedures
• Collaborate with anesthesia, surgeons, providers, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, response to treatment, and transitions of care in Epic

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract and advance your nursing career in Columbus, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.