Posted 09/18/2026 · Job #518984
PACU RN- Ithaca, New York
Job Description
PACU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment in Ithaca, New York
Join a rewarding PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Ithaca, NY, supporting a busy Post Anesthesia Care Unit and pre-op team in the scenic Finger Lakes region. This travel RN job offers the chance to deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a dynamic surgical setting.
Job Details
- Location: Ithaca, NY 14850
- Setting: Pre-Op / PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250 – $2,370
- Schedule: Day shift coverage with variable start times ranging from 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
- On-Call: Approximately 3-4 weeknight calls and 1 weekend call every 8 weeks, with holiday call required
- Unit Highlights: 7 ORs supporting a broad surgical mix including neuro, plastics, ENT, breast, general, GYN, urology, orthopedics, vascular, and endoscopy
- Employment Type: Travel nursing
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, recovery room, or outpatient surgery nursing experience
- Experience providing perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Ability to participate in rotating call coverage, including weeknight, weekend, and holiday call
- Completion of required onboarding, background, health, and competency requirements
- Strong communication, teamwork, patient assessment, and patient education skills
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to surgical patients
- Monitor patient status, assess recovery progress, and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Prepare patients for procedures and support safe handoff throughout the perioperative experience
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards
- Support a variety of surgical specialties with professionalism, efficiency, and compassion
- Participate in call coverage as scheduled to help meet department needs
Apply now to advance your nursing career with this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Ithaca, New York.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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