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ADN Healthcare

Travel PACU RN

Boston, MA

Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 06/14/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Weekly rate ...

IntelyCare

Registered Nurse PreOp PACU

Leawood, KS

Registered Nurse PreOp PACU at Epic Surgery Center EPIC Surgery Center, a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, EPIC Surgery ...

Adams Health Network

RN - Pre/Post/PACU

Decatur, IN

RN - Pre/Post/PACU The RN - Pre/Post/PACU role involves coordinating and delivering comprehensive care to surgical patients throughout preoperative and postoperative stages, including recovery from ...

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How much do pacu travel rn pre op jobs pay per week?

As of May 31, 2026, the average weekly pay for pacu travel rn pre op in the United States is $2,324.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,826.92 and $2,788.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PACU Travel RN Pre-Op, and why are they important?

To thrive as a PACU Travel RN Pre-Op, you need strong clinical assessment, perioperative nursing skills, and a current RN license with BLS and ACLS certifications. Familiarity with electronic health records, patient monitoring equipment, and hospital-specific charting systems is essential. Excellent communication, adaptability, and critical thinking are vital soft skills for providing safe, individualized patient care in diverse and changing environments. These skills ensure efficient patient recovery, safety, and seamless transitions within surgical teams across multiple healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges faced by PACU Travel RNs in pre-op settings, and how can they be managed?

As a PACU Travel RN working in pre-op, you may encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new hospital protocols, building rapport with unfamiliar surgical teams, and managing varying patient loads. Flexibility and strong communication skills are key, as you’ll coordinate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and fellow nurses to ensure smooth patient hand-offs. Proactively seeking orientation resources and asking questions during your first days on assignment can help you acclimate more efficiently and deliver high-quality preoperative care.

What are PACU Travel RN Pre-Op nurses?

PACU Travel RN Pre-Op nurses are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients before and after surgical procedures, specifically focusing on the Pre-Operative (Pre-Op) and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) phases. As travel nurses, they take temporary assignments at hospitals or surgical centers that need additional staff support. These nurses monitor patients’ vital signs, administer medications, provide patient education, and ensure safe recovery before and after anesthesia. Their expertise is critical to patient safety during the surgical process, and they must adapt quickly to new clinical environments.

What is the difference between Pacu Travel Rn Pre Op vs Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room?

AspectPacu Travel Rn Pre OpCirculating Nurse in the Operating Room
CertificationsRN license, Pre Op certification (if applicable)RN license, OR certification (optional)
Work EnvironmentPreoperative area, outpatient clinicsOperating room during surgery
Job ResponsibilitiesPatient assessment, education, preparing patients for surgeryAssisting during surgery, managing supplies, ensuring safety

Both roles require RN licensure and involve patient care, but Pacu Travel Rn Pre Op focuses on preoperative preparation, while Circulating Nurse in the Operating Room assists during surgery. The roles differ mainly in work environment and specific responsibilities, though both are essential in surgical settings.

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Registered Nurse PreOp PACU Pain PRN

Registered Nurse PreOp PACU Pain PRN

United Surgical Partners

Cincinnati, OH

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

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6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 14 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Mayfield Spine Surgery Center is hiring a Full Time PreOp/PACU/Pain Registered Nurse PRN!

No Weekends, no call, no holidays!

Welcome to Mayfield Spine Surgery Center!

Mayfield Spine Surgery Center, a leading outpatient surgical facility dedicated to providing high-quality care and service-oriented environment, is seeking a skilled and compassionate PreOp/PACU/Pain Registered Nurse.

PreOp/PACU/Pain Registered Nurse at Mayfield Spine Surgery Center

The RN PACU is a Registered Nurse that provides quality patient care using the nursing process, the medical plan of care, and organizational policies. The RN PACU provides safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care in the perioperative services for all patient populations. The RN PACU supports the mission, vision, and values of the organization. The RN Pre-op/PACU reports to the Manager of Peri-operative Services.

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • Must be a Registered Nurse with an unrestricted license in the state
  • Must have at least 1-3 years' previous experience in PreOP/PACU
  • Previous experience in an ambulatory surgical center strongly preferred
  • Must have current BLS, ALS and PALS

What We Offer:

As a valued member of USPI, your health and well‑being are important to us. We are proud to provide you and your dependents with valuable and significant benefits. USPI knows the value of well-rounded, balanced employees, which is why we offer a variety of additional benefits to help manage life’s daily stresses.

  • Competitive wages
  • Opportunities to better yourself professionally
  • Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Company Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
  • Education Assistance
  • Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability Insurance

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care systems to provide first class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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