Registered Nurse - PACU

Registered Nurse - PACU Travel Nurse Job in Louisville, Kentucky (40241)

Experienced PACU RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing job in Louisville, KY 40241. Join a fast-paced surgical services team providing safe, patient-centered care in pre-op, post-op, and post-anesthesia recovery. Located in the Louisville 40241 area, this assignment offers the chance to work in a welcoming community known for its convenient amenities, attractive neighborhoods, and easy access to the energy, dining, and culture of greater Louisville.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2060-$2390
• Specialty: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit / Pre-Op / Post-Op
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Location: Louisville, Kentucky 40241
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Days
• Schedule: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Call Requirement: No call required
• Setting: Surgical Services / Pre-Op / Post-Op

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care Registered Nurse (RN) experience required
• Pre-op, post-op, or PACU nursing experience required
• Current Registered Nurse license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• Strong assessment, reassessment, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care in the PACU and pre/post-op setting
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to policy and patient condition
• Develop, prioritize, implement, and revise individualized plans of care
• Monitor patient responses to interventions and document clinical findings accurately
• Collaborate with patients, families, surgeons, anesthesiology, and interdisciplinary team members to support quality outcomes
• Deliver education tailored to patient and family needs throughout care and at discharge
• Delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed personnel
• Support teamwork, quality improvement, safety initiatives, and evidence-based nursing practice
• Serve as a mentor or preceptor when needed and contribute to a positive clinical environment

Apply now to join this travel PACU nursing opportunity in Louisville, Kentucky, and advance your RN career in surgical services healthcare jobs.

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.