Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,770 per week

TotalMed

Olympia Fields (IL)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 114,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A top travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse for the PACU position in Olympia Fields, Illinois. As a PACU RN, you will be responsible for providing observation and care for post-anesthesia recovery patients. The role requires at least 2 years of acute care experience and BLS certification. The position is a 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week, with 12-hour night shifts. Attractive benefits include weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and medical benefits starting on day 1.

Qualifications

Candidate must have BLS certification.
Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care required.
Additional certifications may be necessary before assignment.

Responsibilities

Provide observation and care for post-op patients in recovery.
Monitor critical patients and report changes to the physician.
Develop individualized care plans based on patient conditions.
Determine when patients are ready to move to recovery rooms.
Determine when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.

Skills

BLS

2 Years of acute care experience

Ability to cope with stress

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job description

Overview

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Olympia Fields, Illinois.

Responsibilities

As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.

Job Details

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 03/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Location: Olympia Fields, Illinois

Requirements

BLS
2 Years of acute care experience
Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment

Physical requirements: PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop; able to lift up to 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds as needed. The environment is fast-paced and requires good coping with stress and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Pay and Schedule

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1382396. 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: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

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