Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,339 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Pueblo, Colorado.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Outpatient Surgery Center, Pueblo, Colorado

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Pueblo, Colorado (zip code 81003) with this 13-week travel contract at a modern outpatient surgery center. Join our healthcare team and provide expert post-anesthesia care in a vibrant city known for its scenic beauty, rich history, and welcoming community. This Colorado nursing job offers access to outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, and a lively downtown along the Arkansas River.

Key Job Details – PACU RN Travel Contract

Location : Pueblo, Colorado (81003) – Southern Colorado healthcare jobs

Facility : Outpatient Surgery Center

Contract Length : 13 weeks (Start : 12 / 1 / 2025, End : 3 / 2 / 2026)

Shift : Day shift, Monday–Thursday, 4x10-hour shifts (06 : 30–17 : 00)

Hours : 40 hours per week

No weekends, no call required

First-time travel nurses welcome (with required experience)

Estimated Weekly Pay : $2150–$2200

PACU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Colorado or compact state

Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience

Certifications : BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA required)

Experience with EPIC charting system

Ability to provide care in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery

Dark blue scrubs required

PACU RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery

Monitor and manage airway, pain, and recovery for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients

Perform patient assessments, medication reconciliation, discharge instructions, and follow-up calls

Assist with outpatient surgical procedures (abdominoplasty, ENT, plastics, urology, general surgery)

Start and maintain IVs, obtain 12-lead EKG / ECG, and manage monitored anesthesia care (MAC)

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, effective patient care

Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC electronic medical records

Discover rewarding PACU nursing jobs in Colorado and experience the best of southern Colorado while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to join our healthcare team in Pueblo!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #429188. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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