GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Night Shift Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, OH (zip code 43210). Join a leading healthcare team at a top medical center, providing expert post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma environment. Columbus is a vibrant city with a thriving arts scene, diverse dining, and beautiful parks—making it a premier destination for Ohio nursing jobs.

Key Job Details – PACU RN Travel Nursing

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Setting: Perianesthesia – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirements: 1-2 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 20 beds, daily census 30-50
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1830–$1880

PACU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care RN experience
• Active Registered Nurse license (compact or Ohio RN license required)
• Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Level 1 Trauma experience preferred
• Proficient in telemetry, ventilator management, and electronic charting systems
• Ability to provide 2 professional references (including 1 from a manager/director or supervisor)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to post-anesthesia patients in a Level 1 Trauma PACU
• Monitor and assess patient recovery from anesthesia, including vital signs and pain management
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies as ordered
• Manage ventilated patients and provide central line care
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and other complications
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Document patient care accurately using electronic charting systems
• Participate in self-scheduling and maintain flexibility for weekend coverage

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Columbus, Ohio and take the next step in your PACU nursing career! Experience the best in Ohio nursing jobs and make a difference in patient care today.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #434854. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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