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

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

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Cincinnati, Ohio

Join a dynamic perioperative care team in Cincinnati, OH 45236, a welcoming city known for its vibrant neighborhoods, convenient access to regional amenities, and strong community spirit, while supporting a busy outpatient surgery and Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to provide pre-op, intra-op, and post-op care for surgical patients while working alongside experienced clinical professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative setting. If you are committed to patient safety, high-quality recovery care, and making a meaningful impact every shift, this is an excellent travel nursing job to advance your surgical services experience.

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Cincinnati, OH 45236
• Setting: Outpatient Surgery / Surgical Services / PACU
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, typically 6:30 AM-3:00 PM; may vary between 6:00 AM-2:30 PM and 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,120-$2,230
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Adults and older teens

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative, PACU, or surgical services nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong IV insertion skills and ability to prepare patients for surgery
• Ability to complete Phase 2 recovery care in an outpatient surgery setting
• Dysrhythmia exam required
• Experience with pre-op, post-op, and outpatient surgical workflows preferred
• Endoscopy and PACU experience is a plus
• Ability to work safely in a high-volume, fast-paced clinical environment

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based PACU nursing care throughout the perioperative process
• Perform thorough patient assessments before, during, and after procedures
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with nursing standards and facility policies
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV insertion and preoperative readiness
• Deliver Phase 2 recovery care and support discharge readiness
• Monitor patients for clinical changes and respond appropriately to recovery needs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient environment for surgical patients
• Float to Endoscopy or PACU as needed and within scope of practice
• Document care accurately and support positive patient outcomes

Apply now for this PACU RN travel job in Cincinnati, Ohio, and join a healthcare team dedicated to exceptional surgical recovery care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506062. 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