Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN), Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – Minnesota
Start Date: October 12, 2026
Location: Minnesota
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Travel assignment with every third weekend requirement; no call
Highlights:
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) position in a Level I Trauma facility
- Provide holistic nursing care across the lifespan, from pediatric through geriatric populations
- Utilize Epic EMR system for documentation and care coordination
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans
- Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities to interpret cardiac rhythms and apply advanced critical care skills
- Participate in shared governance and contribute to continuous improvement of nursing practice standards
Requirements:
- Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license (temporary license accepted if permanent license application is in process)
- Minimum 2 years of Critical Care experience (ICU or Emergency Department)
- Previous PACU experience required
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA or ARC)
- Epic EMR proficiency
- Level I Trauma experience required
- Demonstrated ability to interpret cardiac rhythms
- Experience caring for pediatric through geriatric patient populations
- Current skills checklist (within 1 year) specific to PACU
- Two supervisory references with employment dates
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This PACU role offers experienced travel nurses the chance to apply their critical care expertise in a Level I Trauma setting while caring for diverse patient populations. You'll work with an interdisciplinary team committed to remarkable customer care and professional excellence, utilizing your skills in a supportive environment that values nursing leadership and continuous practice improvement. This assignment provides meaningful clinical challenges and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient outcomes during the critical post-anesthesia recovery period.