Travel Registered Nurse PACU

Overview

Step into a pivotal PACU nursing role as a Registered Nurse in our dynamic travel healthcare program, with an exciting opportunity in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. In this specialized PACU position, you’ll be the bridge between the operating room and recovery, guiding patients through the critical post-anesthesia phase with precision, compassion, and clinical excellence. Your impact will be felt every shift—from timely patient assessments and vigilant monitoring to seamless collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams.

If you’re driven by delivering high-quality care in a fast-paced, recovery-focused environment, this is your chance to shape patient outcomes while expanding your professional horizon. Beyond the work, Colorado beckons with a landscape that invites exploration: thermal springs, the Rocky Mountains, scenic byways, and a vibrant cultural scene that makes work-life as rewarding outside the hospital as it is inside it.

Glenwood Springs is a gem nestled along the Colorado River with easy access to outdoor adventures and a welcoming community. You’ll experience a town famous for its natural hot springs, canyons, and year-round recreational opportunities—from hiking and mountain biking to winter sports. When you’re not in scrubs, you can savor the local dining scene, stroll along historic downtown, or soak away stress in the famous hot springs, revitalizing body and spirit after a busy shift.

For clinicians who crave variety, our program also offers the chance to work in multiple locations across the U.S. throughout your assignment, expanding your clinical exposure and building a diverse professional portfolio, all while enjoying the stability of guaranteed hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

As a PACU RN, your responsibilities will center on comprehensive post-anesthesia care, including continuous patient monitoring, hemodynamic assessment, airway management, pain and nausea control, and rapid problem-solving to prevent complications. You’ll perform timely recovery room rounds, document clinical findings, communicate changes to the surgical team, and collaborate with case management to plan safe discharges and transitions. You’ll be empowered to advocate for patient safety and comfort, applying evidence-based protocols for size-appropriate recovery, airway clearance, and multimodal analgesia.

The role also offers robust professional growth within perioperative nursing—opportunities to refine your PACU skill set, advance your certification pursuits, participate in sterile processing and perioperative teams, and gain exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties. The position comes with competitive benefits, including a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation, and options for contract extensions that help you plan your career trajectory.

You’ll enjoy the security of guaranteed 40 hours per week, with weekly pay and a start date of 03/31/2026. The contract is measured in weeks, offering flexibility and steady income as you explore different sites. And you’ll never be alone on the road—our devoted, 24/7 support team is available to assist you as you travel with the company, ensuring seamless onboarding, scheduling, and clinical guidance wherever your assignments take you.

• Dedicated travel coordinators who understand perioperative workflows
• Continuing education resources
• Structured opportunities to extend your assignment or transition into longer-term roles
• Mentorship and peer collaboration as part of a culture prioritizing patient outcomes and staff development
• Performance feedback and clear pathways for clinical leadership and skill expansion
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours
• Fast credentialing and 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Our organization is anchored in empowering clinicians to grow—professionally and personally. We champion a culture of respect, teamwork, and clinical excellence, with a commitment to a supportive work environment that values every nurse’s voice. Emphasis on work-life balance, transparent communication, and a dedication to building a…