Registered Nurse - PACU
Location: Columbus, OH
Start Date: 04-06-2026
End Date: 07-06-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts — options: 3x12 (08:00 AM - 08:00 PM) or 4x9 (10:00 AM - 08:00 PM). Primarily day shift; specific days scheduled per assignment. No weekends required per contract.
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate pre-op and post-op nursing care for patients undergoing Cath, EP and vascular procedures
- Monitor cardiac rhythms continuously and interpret 12-lead ECGs to detect and escalate changes swiftly
- Manage Phase I and Phase II anesthesia recovery, including MAC and conscious sedation support
- Perform airway assessments, start and maintain IVs, and carry out phlebotomy and blood product administration safely
- Deliver timely, accurate Epic charting and documentation to support seamless patient care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams — respiratory, pharmacy, radiology and rapid response — to optimize outcomes
- Educate patients and families on discharge instructions, medication reconciliation and post-procedure expectations
- Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and emergency situations, initiating ACLS/BLS protocols as needed
Qualifications
- Active RN license eligible for practice in Ohio (ensure state requirements are met prior to start)
- Minimum 3 years of clinical nursing experience (documented)
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with PACU/Phase I & II recovery, pre/post operative care, and cardiac monitoring preferred
- Comfort with a 1:3 patient ratio on day shifts
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required per facility guideline
- Travel experience NOT required — open to nurses new to travel assignments
Knowledge & Skills
- Phase I PACU & Phase II recovery clinical expertise
- Pre/post operative patient assessment and discharge planning
- Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management
- 12-lead ECG acquisition and interpretation
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration
- Airway assessment and basic sedation support (MAC, conscious sedation)
- Familiarity with malignant hyperthermia protocol and emergency medication administration
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking in high-turnover ambulatory settings
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
- Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer match options
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to simplify credentialing
- Paid time off so you can recharge and explore your new city
- Professional development and continuing education support
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
- Shift flexibility options to help you balance life and work
Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH
Explore Columbus during your time off: stroll the Short North Arts District with galleries and great dining, wander historic German Village, visit the Columbus Zoo & Aquarium and COSI (Center of Science and Industry), relax at the Franklin Park Conservatory, enjoy the riverfront on the Scioto Mile, catch a Buckeyes game or campus events at Ohio State, sample local craft breweries, or take a weekend hike to scenic Hocking Hills (about a 1–1.5 hour drive). Plenty of parks, museums and food scenes to keep weekends interesting.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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