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Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia CareGHR Healthcare - PH Division • Lexington, KY, US
Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare - PH Division • Lexington, KY, US
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Job Description

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline : RN
  • Start Date : 01 / 13 / 2026
  • Duration : 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift : 12 hours
  • Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Interventional Radiology Prep / Recovery Travel Nursing Job in Lexington, KY\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse in Interventional Radiology Prep / Recovery at a leading healthcare facility in Lexington, Kentucky. This travel nursing job offers a rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced IR PACU environment. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in patient recovery in the heart of Kentucky’s Bluegrass region.\n

\n\nJob Details – PACU RN Travel Nursing Opportunity\n \n

  • Location : Lexington, KY 40536 – Explore Kentucky nursing jobs in a vibrant community known for its scenic horse farms and welcoming atmosphere.\n
  • Estimated Weekly Salary : $1800–$1840\n
  • Contract Length : 14 weeks (Start : January 13, 2026 – End : April 21, 2026)\n
  • Shift : 3x12-hour day shifts per week (rotating start times : 6 : 00am, 7 : 00am, or 8 : 00am)\n
  • Hours per Week : 36\n
  • Call : 2-3 call shifts per 6-week schedule period (weekday and weekend call as needed)\n
  • Unit : Interventional Radiology PACU (24 beds, daily census ~50 patients)\n
  • Patient Population : Neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, geriatrics\n
  • \n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n \n

  • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nurse experience, including phase 1 recovery\n
  • At least 1 year of ICU nursing experience required\n
  • Experience caring for pediatric patients (not limited to pediatric PACU)\n
  • Current Compact or Kentucky RN license required at time of submission\n
  • Certifications : BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required; PALS required prior to start (must be obtained before assignment begins)\n
  • Level I Trauma Center experience preferred\n
  • Proficient in arterial line management, ventilator care, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia recognition / management, medication reconciliation, and pre / post IR procedures\n
  • Ability to float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed\n
  • 1 reference from a charge nurse or supervisor required at submission\n
  • Local travelers within 75 miles are not eligible for this travel nursing job\n
  • \n\nPACU RN Responsibilities\n \n

  • Deliver pre- and post-procedure care for Interventional Radiology patients, including phase 1 recovery and ICU-level care\n
  • Care for a diverse patient population, including pediatric and adult patients in a clinical support role\n
  • Administer and monitor conscious sedation, manage arterial lines, and provide ventilator support as needed\n
  • Provide discharge instructions and ensure safe patient transitions\n
  • Respond to scheduled call shifts, including after-hours and weekends\n
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, including physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and social services\n
  • Float to main PACU or affiliate hospitals as required, supporting IR PACU patients during recovery transitions\n
  • Complete required onboarding and annual competency modules\n
  • \n

    Apply now to join our healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Lexington, Kentucky, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

    Benefits

    401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

    About GHR

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

    We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

    We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

    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.

    Planet Healthcare Job ID #434570. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU

    About GHR Healthcare - PH Division

    For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

    professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

    uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

    compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

    cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

    advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

    consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

    learn more.

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