Registered Nurse – PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) – Days – 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, 3x8 – Relocation Candidates Welcome
Location: Lancaster, OH
Duration: 8 Weeks
Specialty: PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN)
Shift Time: Days – 9:00 AM–5:30 PM, 3x8
Guaranteed Hours: 24 Hours/Week
Start: 8/24/2026
We are seeking an experienced PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) to join a healthcare facility in Lancaster, OH. In this role, you will provide expert perianesthesia nursing care across pre-operative preparation, post-anesthesia recovery, and Phase II discharge readiness. You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary surgical team dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments and prepare patients for surgical or procedural interventions
• Monitor patients emerging from anesthesia, assessing airway patency, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness
• Administer analgesics, antiemetics, and other post-operative medications per physician orders and unit protocols
• Identify and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications such as respiratory depression, hypotension, or agitation
• Document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic health record
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care instructions and discharge criteria
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and surgical team members to ensure seamless transitions of care
✅ Requirements
• Active OH or Compact RN license
• ACLS, BLS/BCLS, BLS certifications
• 2+ years of PACU/Pre-Post Op Registered Nurse (RN) experience
• PALS certification preferred or required per facility
Pay
Pay range: $1,320 to $1,382 per week.
Travel PACU/Pre-Post Op RN package: up to $1,382/week (24 hours) = $32/hour taxable + up to $614/week in travel reimbursements if eligible under IRS tax-home and expense rules.
Local package: $55/hour fully taxable ($1,320/week for 24 hours).
Overtime paid in accordance with applicable wage-and-hour laws and the assignment agreement. Actual compensation varies based on hours worked, assignment terms and travel reimbursement eligibility.