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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia CareGHR Healthcare • Louisville, KY, US
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare • Louisville, KY, US
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Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Louisville, Kentucky\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse at a top academic medical center located in downtown Louisville, KY (zip code 40202). This travel nursing opportunity offers competitive pay and the chance to work in a vibrant healthcare setting. Louisville is a premier destination for Kentucky nursing jobs, known for its rich history, culinary scene, and scenic parks along the Ohio River.\n

\n\nEstimated Weekly Salary\n \n

  • Weekly Salary Range : $1680 - $1800\n

    • \n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n \n

  • Job Title : PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing\n
  • Specialty : Perianesthesia Care (PACU)\n
  • Location : Louisville, Kentucky 40202\n
  • Healthcare Facility : Academic Medical Center, 2nd Floor PACU\n
  • Unit Size : 18 beds\n
  • Assignment Start Date : October 27, 2025\n
  • Assignment End Date : January 26, 2026\n
  • Contract Duration : 13 weeks\n
  • Shift : 7 : 30pm – 8 : 00am (12 Hour Night Shifts)\n
  • Hours per Week : 36 (Guaranteed)\n
  • Weekend / Call : As needed per department\n
  • Float : PACU only\n
  • Dress Code : Surgical scrubs provided\n

    • \n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n \n

  • Active Kentucky RN license (Registered Nurse)\n
  • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience\n
  • At least 3 years of ICU / Critical Care nursing experience\n
  • Required certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale\n
  • Proficient in ventilator management, medication drips, arterial line management, lumbar / EVD drains, and dysrhythmia identification\n
  • Strong critical thinking, reliability, independence, and teamwork skills\n
  • Transplant nursing experience (kidney and pancreas) preferred\n

    • \n\nPACU Nurse Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients from general surgery, neurology, vascular, transplant, and other specialties\n
  • Monitor and manage patients using advanced clinical equipment (ventilators, Alaris pumps, EKG machines)\n
  • Follow ASPAN guidelines for patient ratios and acuity\n
  • Perform initial recovery with 1 : 1 patient care during rotation\n
  • Manage medication drips, arterial lines, lumbar / EVD drains, and identify cardiac dysrhythmias\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes\n
  • Advocate for patients and maintain accountability for nursing care\n

    • \n\n

    \n Join our healthcare team in Louisville and take your nursing career to the next level with this rewarding travel PACU RN job. Apply now to secure your spot in Kentucky's thriving medical community!\n

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.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 #411722. 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

    About GHR Healthcare

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

    professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

    uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

    compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

    cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

    advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

    consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

    learn more.

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