Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Lancaster, OH

Required Qualifications Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting 50–100 lbs of force occasionally and frequent patient handling.

Job Title

Staff RN – PACU

Location

Lancaster, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days – 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM, 4x9-hour shifts | Weekend call one day (Saturday or Sunday) every 6 weeks; night call 4–5 times per 6-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care using the nursing process from admission through discharge
• Administer medications and perform treatments accurately and safely; implement physician orders as written
• Notify the physician of pertinent observations and changes in patient status in a timely manner
• Provide patient and family education throughout the care continuum
• Maintain thorough, concise, and accurate documentation of the nursing process and care pathways
• Supervise and delegate role-appropriate tasks to nursing assistants and co-workers in accordance with established policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program resulting in a Diploma in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to make independent decisions
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to perform heavy work, including exerting 50–100 lbs of force occasionally and frequent patient handling

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous Registered Nursing experience, particularly in a PACU or perioperative setting
• Experience supervising or directing nursing support staff in a clinical environment
• Familiarity with AIDET and TeamSTEPPS communication frameworks

Why Join Us

• Join a team-oriented clinical environment that values empathy, integrity, and patient-centered care
• Opportunity to work in a specialized PACU setting with a consistent daytime schedule and defined on-call expectations