Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,548 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Freeport, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 24 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Freeport, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Freeport, IL (zip code 61032). Join a leading healthcare team in an acute care Post Anesthesia Care Unit, delivering exceptional post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population. Freeport offers a welcoming Midwest community, beautiful parks, and a vibrant downtown—making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing job.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location : Freeport, Illinois 61032 (Illinois nursing jobs)

Healthcare Setting : Acute Care – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 24 / 2025 – End : 2 / 23 / 2026)

Shift : 12-hour day shifts, 7 : 00am – 4 : 30pm, with call rotation

Guaranteed Hours : 36 hours per week

Estimated Weekly Salary : $2120 - $2270

Employment Type : Travel Registered Nurse

Charting System : Meditech EMR

Scrubs : Provided

Orientation : 1-2 weeks with preceptor support

PACU RN Job Requirements

Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)

Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)

Minimum 1 year of recent PACU nursing experience (2-5 years preferred; strong candidates with less experience considered)

Experience in general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, gynecology, C-section, and podiatry cases is a plus

Previous travel nurse experience preferred

Proficient in reading cardiac strips

Ability to respond to call within 30 minutes (required for Illinois healthcare jobs)

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the PACU, including Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery

Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients, ensuring safe recovery and prompt interventions

Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1-2 : 1

Operate and monitor respiratory therapy equipment (vents, CPAP, BiPAP)

Float to pre-op holding room as needed (administer antibiotics, fluids, and assist with pre-op care)

Collaborate with OR Charge RN and multidisciplinary healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes

Participate in call rotation for weeknights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Document all care provided using Meditech EMR system

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Freeport, Illinois, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #428649. 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 GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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