PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Rutland, VT
Compensation
$2,260.00 - 2,380.00/week
PACU RN Details
Location
Address : Rutland, VT, 05701
Job Description
Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Rutland, Vermont
Join a 13-week travel nursing assignment as a PACU Registered Nurse in Rutland, Vermont, providing expert post-anesthesia care in an on-site hospital setting. You will support patients recovering from anesthesia while collaborating with an experienced perioperative care team. This Vermont travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse patient population, including pediatric and gynecologic surgery patients, in the scenic Green Mountains region known for outdoor recreation, welcoming communities, and a charming New England atmosphere.
Travel PACU RN Job Details
- Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Rutland, Vermont
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 10-hour rotating day/evening shifts
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,260–$2,380
- Float Requirement: No floating required
- Work Setting: On-site hospital
PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in PACU, perioperative nursing, critical care, or a related acute-care setting
- Current Registered Nurse licensure; candidates may hold an out-of-state license at submission and must apply for Vermont licensure upon acceptance
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Successful completion of dysrhythmia testing
- Experience caring for pediatric and gynecologic surgery patients
- Electronic medical record experience; Cerner experience is preferred
- Strong patient assessment, communication, prioritization, and emergency response skills
- Reliable transportation is recommended due to limited public transportation options in the area
PACU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical and procedural interventions
- Monitor airway status, vital signs, pain, level of consciousness, and recovery from anesthesia
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and other post-operative complications
- Care for pediatric, gynecologic, and other surgical patients according to age-specific and procedure-specific needs
- Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating their effectiveness
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and other members of the perioperative care team
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in the electronic medical record
- Provide clear discharge education and handoff communication to patients, families, and receiving care teams
Apply now for this travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Rutland, Vermont, and make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from surgery.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.