Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,264 per week in Columbus, OH

Why It's a Great Opportunity: This position offers registered nurses the chance to specialize in cardiovascular and vascular perioperative care while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient outcomes. Highlights: Work with advanced cardiovascular and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, EVAR, AAA repair, and cardiac ablations.

Job Opportunity – PreOp/PACU RN – Ohio

Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Day shift; 3x12-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 8:30 PM) or flexible 4x10-hour shifts (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM). Call required, including every third to fourth weekend.

Highlights:

• Work with advanced cardiovascular and vascular surgical cases including CABG, TAVR, EVAR, AAA repair, and cardiac ablations
• 1:1 patient ratio providing high-quality perioperative care
• Epic EMR system utilized facility-wide
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, physical therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac surgery environment with exposure to complex procedures
• Flexible scheduling options available to accommodate work-life balance

Requirements:

• Current RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Pre/Post operative experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Level 1 trauma and/or outpatient experience preferred
• PACU experience preferred
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• 2 professional references required (at least one from a manager, director, or formal leadership role)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers registered nurses the chance to specialize in cardiovascular and vascular perioperative care while working with a dedicated team committed to excellence in patient outcomes. You'll gain invaluable experience managing complex cardiac procedures in a supportive environment with extensive interdisciplinary resources. With a favorable 1:1 patient ratio and flexible scheduling, this role provides both professional growth and quality patient care delivery.

Additional Information:

Vaccine Requirements: Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required

Compliance: Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing. Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date. Candidates must be responsive and cooperative throughout the credentialing process.

Parking: Multiple parking options available with monthly and annual permit structures. Detailed parking information will be provided upon offer.

Orientation: 40 hours of facility orientation provided

Time Off: Pre-approved time off requests must be submitted with application