Travel RN: PACU & Pre-Op Care (13-Week)

TravelNurseSource; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 94,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure & CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Bismarck, ND. The TravelNurseSource posting shows Days shifts, 5 days of 8 hours, with a start date of 11/2/2026. You’ll assess patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor vitals, and collaborate with the surgical team for safe transfers and discharge planning.

Required are 1 year PACU experience, ND RN license, BLS and ACLS. Preferences include PALS/ENPC.

Qualifications

• One year of recent PACU RN experience.
• Valid RN license in North Dakota.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Receive and conduct comprehensive assessments of patients transferring from the operating room and assess their post-anesthesia condition.
• Monitor and evaluate patient’s vital signs, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved post-anesthesia nursing techniques.
• Maintain awareness of comfort and safety needs of recovering patients.
• Observe and document patient conditions, treatments, and significant incidents and respond to anesthesia and treatments, notifying the care team of significant changes or adverse reactions.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations utilizing PACU nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and recovery progress in the medical records.
• Develop and deliver individualized patient and family education plans, including detailed discharge instructions and recovery guidelines.
• Collaborate with the surgical team and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive post-operative care.
• Participate in patient handoff communications to ensure continuity of care between OR, PACU, and post-PACU units.
• Operate and monitor PACU-specific equipment, such as ventilators, monitors, and infusion pumps.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice

Skills

PACU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Education

RN license in ND

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Bismarck, ND. The TravelNurseSource posting shows Days shifts, 5 days of 8 hours, with a start date of 11/2/2026. You’ll assess patients recovering from anesthesia, monitor vitals, and collaborate with the surgical team for safe transfers and discharge planning.

Required are 1 year PACU experience, ND RN license, BLS and ACLS. Preferences include PALS/ENPC.