PACU

Travel RN – PACU

Shift: 3:30 PM – 4:00 AM

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (seasonal)

Location: Englewood, CO

About the Role

You'll work in a busy post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) providing recovery care for patients across multiple surgical specialties. This is a float position, so you'll rotate between the main PACU, surgical robotics, and orthopedic surgery center units to support varied patient volumes and acuity levels.

Patient Population & Procedures

The unit manages high-volume neuro cases, stroke patients, interventional radiology, and TAVRs, along with surgeries including spine, general, GI, colorectal, total joint replacement, GYN, and robotics. You'll recover all patients receiving anesthesia and may support critical care overflow.

Staffing & Ratios

Patient ratios are 1 RN to 2 patients (up to 3 for same-day surgery cases). Staffing follows ASPAN standards. Night shift typically runs with 2 RNs.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year current PACU hospital experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• Flexible, team-oriented approach

Preferred

• Stroke care experience
• Critical care background

Why Consider This Assignment

High staff retention and strong employee satisfaction (91%) reflect a supportive team environment. You'll gain exposure to diverse surgical cases and complex recovery scenarios in a well-resourced setting.