PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Mason City (IA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment in Mason City, IA. The PACU RN will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, track vital signs, and ensure safe emergence from sedation in a fast-paced surgical setting.

The role requires active RN licensure in the state, PACU experience preferred, and adherence to certification and safety requirements; pay is $2987 per week with a 42-hour workweek and benefits through Amergis.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in the state where RN is working.
• One year PACU experience preferred.
• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness post-anesthesia.
• Observe and treat patients waking from anesthesia.
• Ensure safe emergence and monitor for adverse reactions.

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2987 / Week

Hours: 42.00

Location: Mason City, IA

The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patientswho have under gone anesthesia. Thepost-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating apatient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake fromanesthesia. The post-Anesthesia CareUnit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to makesure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactionsoccurring and patients are regaining consciousness.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.

• One year PACU experience preferred

• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (CertifiedAmbulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred

• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PACU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0427

Contract Duration: 8

Pay Rate: $2987 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-30T16:00:32