PACU | Registered Nurse | 24-Week Travel RN Contract – Madison, IN
Compensation
$1,980.00 - 2,080.00/week
PACU RN Details
Location
Address : Madison, IN, 47250
Job Description
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Madison, Indiana
Apply for a 24-week PACU Registered Nurse travel nursing contract in Madison, Indiana, providing expert post-anesthesia and perioperative care on 12-hour day shifts. Join a collaborative healthcare team and support safe patient recovery after anesthesia and surgery. Madison is a charming historic river town known for its scenic Ohio River views, welcoming community, outdoor recreation, and cultural attractions.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
- Location: Madison, Indiana
- Assignment: 24-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: September 13, 2026
- End Date: February 27, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
- Call Requirement: Call coverage approximately five days within an eight-week schedule period
- Weekend Requirement: Scheduled weekend call approximately every 10 weeks, from Friday at 5:00 p.m. through Monday morning at 6:00 a.m.
- Openings: 1
PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Indiana
- At least 2 years of recent acute-care PACU nursing experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or training
- Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and patient advocacy skills
PACU Nursing Responsibilities
- Assess and reassess patients in the post-anesthesia recovery setting according to clinical policies and patient condition.
- Monitor patients’ responses to anesthesia, surgery, and clinical interventions, escalating concerns promptly.
- Develop, prioritize, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide safe, patient- and family-centered care focused on comfort, education, quality outcomes, and effective transitions.
- Administer medications and treatments within scope of practice and monitor for therapeutic response or complications.
- Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
- Coordinate patient education and discharge-related instructions based on individual needs and the care provided.
- Delegate appropriately to licensed and non-licensed team members while maintaining accountability for patient care.
- Promote teamwork, participate in quality and safety initiatives, and support evidence-based perioperative nursing practice.
Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment and join a dedicated healthcare team in Madison, Indiana.
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.