PACU | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse – Perioperative/PACU | Cincinnati, Ohio

Cincinnati, Ohio travel nursing opportunity for a Perioperative Registered Nurse supporting preoperative care and Phase II PACU recovery. Join a fast-paced same-day surgery team caring for adult and older adolescent patients before and after surgical procedures. You will collaborate closely with anesthesia and surgical services to help ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate patient care. This 13-week weekday travel nurse assignment offers a consistent daytime schedule with no scheduled call requirement.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Typical Hours: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; schedules may vary between approximately 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Adults and occasional older adolescent patients
• Department Setting: Same-day surgery and perioperative services with approximately 35–40 cases per day
• Travel Requirement: Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Perioperative and PACU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio or a valid compact-state license
• At least 2 years of perioperative, critical care, PACU, or closely related nursing experience
• Recent perioperative or same-day surgery experience, including patient preparation and Phase II recovery
• Strong IV insertion skills and experience preparing patients for surgery
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Successful completion of a required dysrhythmia examination
• Ability to provide safe, age-appropriate care across adult and adolescent patient populations
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgical, anesthesia, nursing, and support teams
• CNOR certification, gastroenterology nursing experience, or operating room internship experience is preferred

Perioperative Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive preoperative and postoperative assessments and develop individualized plans of care
• Prepare patients for surgery, including IV insertion, positioning, pre-procedure education, and safety checks
• Provide Phase II PACU recovery care, monitor patient responses, and identify changes requiring intervention
• Administer medications safely and evaluate treatment effectiveness according to nursing standards and applicable policies
• Assist anesthesia during induction and emergence while maintaining close observation of patient status
• Provide discharge teaching and instructions to patients and families following procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care throughout the surgical experience
• Maintain aseptic technique and support a safe, organized perioperative environment
• Safely transport and reposition patients and assist with equipment, supplies, and surgical preparation
• Document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and handoffs accurately
• Float to Endoscopy or PACU when needed and within the nurse's scope of practice

Location Highlights

Cincinnati's 45236 area offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to parks, local dining, shopping, and the broader city's arts, sports, and cultural attractions. Its location provides an appealing balance of comfortable community living and easy access to the energy and amenities of the Cincinnati region.

Apply now for this Perioperative/PACU travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.