Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 86,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a PACU night shift in Columbus, Ohio. The role runs 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), totaling 36 hours per week for a 13-week assignment starting Oct 19, 2026. OH or compact RN license required, with 2+ years PACU experience.

The position emphasizes post-anesthesia care across diverse surgical specialties, with no on-call duties at this time and travel-friendly onboarding.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years PACU experience and active OH or compact RN license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to surgical patients across a wide range of specialties.
• Monitor patients with cardiac and neurological monitoring; manage pain and medications per protocol.
• Assist with ventilated patient care and respiratory management; perform IV therapy and central line care as needed.

Skills

PACU experience

ACLS

BLS

Post-anesthesia care

Cardiac monitoring

Education

ACEN or CCNE accredited program

Tools

IV therapy

Central line care

Ventilated patient care

Narcotics administration knowledge

Job description

Job ID: P-754988

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Position: Travel RN - PACU (Night shift)

Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 36 hours per week

Duration: 13 weeks

Start date: Oct 19, 2026

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU night shift position requiring 2+ years of PACU experience and an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM), 36 hours per week
• No on-call responsibilities at this time

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with post-anesthesia care for surgical cases including bariatric, cardiac, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, and vascular procedures
• Skilled in IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care/management
• Experience with ventilated patient care and respiratory management
• Knowledge of anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, post-epidural management, and spinal
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition/management skills
• Neurological monitoring experience, including EVD and ICP monitoring, preferred
• Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Knowledge of Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol, pain assessment/management, PCA pump management, and RASS
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• Charting system experience required (any system)
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager/director or supervisor and the second from a charge RN or higher; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care to surgical patients across a wide range of specialties
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Former employees eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible to be hired as a traveler
• RTO must be submitted with the application and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed urgently upon contract signing; candidates within driving distance must travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location, while those farther away will receive a mailed fingerprinting packet

Pay

$2,077/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$27,001

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$108,004

Weekly Wages

$684/wk

Regular Hours

$19.00 x 36 hours/wk = $684

Weekly Stipends

$1,393/wk

Lodging

$131.00 x 7 days = $917

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,077/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,892 - $2,077. The $2,077 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.