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

Assess and manage patient pain, airway, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness in the PACU setting. Key Responsibilities Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring to patients recovering from surgical or procedural sedation.

Job Title

PACU Registered Nurse

Location

Westerville, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 0530–1600, 4 shifts per week plus call availability; on-call shifts available Monday through Friday as well as weekends

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring to patients recovering from surgical or procedural sedation
• Assess and manage patient pain, airway, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness in the PACU setting
• Collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams to ensure safe and timely patient transitions
• Respond to and manage post-operative complications as they arise
• Participate in on-call shifts as scheduled, including availability for Monday through Friday and weekend call

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Ohio or compact licensure eligibility
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Prior PACU or post-anesthesia care nursing experience
• Ability to work a day shift schedule including on-call responsibilities

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a high-volume surgical or procedural environment
• Familiarity with a wide range of surgical specialties and anesthesia types

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment with a consistent and structured day shift schedule
• Flexible on-call options available throughout the week and on weekends for additional earning potential