Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU (Perioperative) travel assignment in Rochester, New York. Start date 07/13/2026 for a multi-week temporary assignment in a PACU unit. Weekly pay range $1,949–$2,067 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0. Shift: 4x10s (days). Setting: hospital-based short-term acute care, teaching environment with a 27-bed PACU unit focused on Phase I & II recovery after general, endoscopy, ortho/spine/total joint procedures. Orientation is 16 hours; scrubs provided teal. COVID-19 vaccine not required. EPIC charting experience is required. Locals must live more than 75 miles from the facility; candidates within 75 miles are not accepted. Pre-approved time off: 1 day. Unit operates with call expectations and floating as described below.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $1,949–$2,067 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0
• Contract duration: Weeks (travel - temporary assignment)
• Shift: 4x10s (days)
• Start date: 07/13/2026
• Unit: PACU, Phase I & II, 27-bed unit in a short-term acute care teaching setting
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Location: Rochester, NY
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide postoperative care in PACU for patients recovering from general, endo/laparoscopic, ortho/spine/total joint procedures; monitor airway, breathing, circulation, pain, and recovery status
• Conduct post-anesthesia assessments, manage PCA and analgesia as appropriate, and implement care plans in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams
• Administer medications per protocol, monitor for adverse reactions, and ensure patient safety during recovery transitions from PACU to appropriate units
• Document accurately in EPIC, including assessments, interventions, discharge instructions, and patient education
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams (IV teams, PT, Respiratory, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Transport, Unit Secretary) and participate in unit protocols and quality processes
• Maintain unit operations within block scheduling, participate in call coverage (weeknights and weekends, up to 4 call shifts per month), and float as needed within PACU
  
  

Requirements

• Current NY RN license in-hand to submit
• Minimum 1 year RN experience
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• EPIC charting experience required
• Phlebotomy and IV insertion competency
• Must live more than 75 miles from the facility; candidates within 75 miles are not accepted
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support during the assignment
• Credentialing coordination and onboarding assistance
• Orientation support and ongoing clinical resources
  
  

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PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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