Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Step into the PACU as a Registered Nurse and become a pivotal part of patient recovery in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, while opening doors to opportunities across diverse U.S. settings.

In this role, you’ll blend clinical precision with compassionate care to guide patients from the quiet moments after anesthesia to stable, confident discharges.

Your expertise in airway management, vital sign interpretation, pain control strategies, and rapid assessment will drive smooth recoveries, reduce variability, and support safer perioperative pathways.

You’ll collaborate closely with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and postoperative teams to customize care plans, anticipate potential complications, and communicate clearly with patients and families.

This position offers a stable schedule with guaranteed 36 hours per week, competitive compensation, and a start date of 12 / 15 / 2025, with the initial contract described in weeks and featuring potential extensions to align with service needs and your career goals.

As you advance in PACU nursing, you’ll build depth in patient assessment, resuscitation readiness, and post-anesthesia care planning, positioning yourself for leadership opportunities or specialty certifications that amplify your impact.

Minnesota’s Robinsdale locale blends professional opportunity with the state’s renowned quality of life.

Robbinsdale sits in the Twin Cities metro area, offering access to excellent healthcare networks, family-friendly communities, and a thriving cultural scene.

When you’re off shift, you can explore the region’s lakes, parks, and bike trails, savoring seasons that range from vibrant summer festivals to pristine winter recreation.

Minnesota also presents the appeal of a nationally respected healthcare ecosystem, where collaboration and continuous learning are part of everyday practice.

For nurses seeking broader horizons, the role can include opportunities to work in various locations across the United States, experiencing different surgical teams, patient populations, and facility models while maintaining the support system of a centralized travel program.

This balance—rooted in dependable location-based duty alongside the freedom to rotate to other sites—helps you diversify your clinical repertoire while enjoying the comforts of Minnesota living, outdoor adventures, and a welcoming, growth-oriented professional community.

Role specifics and benefits :

• Key responsibilities include continuous patient monitoring in the PACU, hemodynamic and respiratory assessment, timely pain and symptom management, safe recovery progression, discharge planning, and effective communication with patients, families, and perioperative teams. - You will implement evidence-based care plans, advocate for patient safety, and contribute to process improvements that reduce delays and enhance recovery trajectories. - Professional growth is a centerpiece : access targeted PACU competencies, mentorship from experienced perioperative clinicians, and opportunities to pursue specialty certifications, leadership tracks, or advanced practice roles as you demonstrate clinical excellence. - Competitive rewards feature a signaled bonus structure and housing assistance where applicable, designed to support you as you transition between theaters, shifts, and sites. - Extension opportunities are built into the program, allowing you to extend contracts or rotate to new locations to continue expanding your skill set, all while preserving a steady 36-hour weekly baseline. - A robust support framework accompanies you throughout travel : 24 / 7 assistance from a dedicated travel support team, ready to resolve scheduling, housing, credentialing, and clinical questions so you can focus on patient care. - The package aligns with transparent compensation : weekly pay in the range of $2,304 to $2,464, reflecting your skills, shift patterns, and full-time status, with the guarantee of 36 hours per week; total earnings can scale with extended assignments and location-based differentials. - You’ll work within a values-driven culture that prizes teamwork, clinical excellence, and patient-centered outcomes, ensuring consistent guidance and resources as you navigate complex recoveries and diverse patient needs. - The contract’s duration is described in weeks, offering a clear but flexible framework that accommodates your preferences for extension or transition to longer-term opportunities within the network.

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