Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Job Overview

Employer: TLC Nursing Associates, Inc.

Responsibilities

TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a Travel Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to provide specialized post-operative care for patients recovering from anesthesia. The ideal candidate will monitor patient conditions, manage pain, and ensure a smooth transition from the operating room to full consciousness and stability.

Qualifications

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for signs of complications
• Administer pain management medications and IV therapy as needed
• Ensure airway patency and oxygenation in recovering patients
• Provide emotional support and education to patients and their families
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient recovery progress
• Adhere to infection control and safety protocols

Benefits

• Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
• Minimum 2 years of PACU, ICU, or critical care experience
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Job Description

Are you a skilled PACU Registered Nurse (RN) ready to take on an exciting travel healthcare assignment in Columbus, Ohio? TLC Nursing is seeking a dedicated professional like you to join our team for a 2-week opportunity with a competitive weekly pay of $1507.00. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU), providing specialized care to patients recovering from anesthesia. Your responsibilities will include monitoring vital signs, managing pain, ensuring post-surgical stability, and collaborating closely with the healthcare team to deliver top-notch patient care. At TLC Nursing, we understand the unique needs of travel nurses like you. As a nurse-founded agency, we offer 24/7 recruiter support, personalized career guidance, and assistance with housing and licensing to ensure your assignment in Columbus, Ohio, is seamless and successful. This travel healthcare assignment not only offers a rewarding professional experience but also comes with a range of benefits including best-in-the-industry pay packages, a $25,000 life insurance policy effective from day one, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month after hire. Additionally, you'll have access to paid time off, a 401(k) plan available after 1 year of employment, and other perks such as Aflac, a referral program, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services for you and your household. If you are ready to elevate your career as a PACU RN in Columbus, Ohio, and be part of a supportive team that values your expertise, apply now to embark on this fulfilling travel healthcare assignment with TLC Nursing.