Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Cedar Rapids, IA

Care for patients undergoing a broad range of procedures including orthopedic surgeries (total knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty), ENT procedures, general surgery, and complex cases such as AAA repair and gastric bypass. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a wide variety of high-acuity and specialty procedure types.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Pre/Post-Op

Location

Cedar Rapids, IA | Inpatient / Outpatient Surgery

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care for adult and pediatric patients in an inpatient and outpatient surgical setting
• Support a high-volume surgical unit with a 28-bed capacity and a 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for patients undergoing a broad range of procedures including orthopedic surgeries (total knee, hip, and shoulder arthroplasty), ENT procedures, general surgery, and complex cases such as AAA repair and gastric bypass
• Document patient care accurately using the EPIC EMR system
• Participate in holiday coverage as required — contractors are expected to work 1–2 of the upcoming winter holidays unless the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Active Iowa RN license or active compact/multistate RN license at time of submission
• BLS certification from AHA (American Heart Association) or ARC (American Red Cross) — must be current and active
• Minimum of 12 months of pre/post-op or same-day surgery experience required
• Work history must reflect at least 24 months of current experience in surgery, pre/post-op, same-day surgery, or PACU
• At least one prior travel contract in pre/post-op, same-day surgery, or PACU within the previous 15 months required — first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current and recent pediatric care experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Experience must be from a hospital, medical center, same-day surgery center, or outpatient surgery facility
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Outpatient surgery experience as a pre-op or Phase II RN
• Professional reference from a charge nurse, supervisor, nurse manager, director, CNO, or COO within the past 24 months
• Familiarity with a broad range of surgical case types including ENT, orthopedic, gynecologic, thoracic, and general surgery

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a wide variety of high-acuity and specialty procedure types
• Scrubs are provided by the facility, making for a seamless transition into the unit