Travel Nurse RN - PreOp​/PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Ithaca, New York.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/02/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, evenings
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Opportunity:

RN - RN

Job Details:

• Work in post anesthesia care area handling both Phase I and Phase II recovery and discharge

• Maintain 1:2 patient ratio with potential for two phase 1 patients simultaneously

• Follow ASPAN guidelines and recommendations for patient delegation

• On-call requirement includes 1 weekend day call (24 hours) in a 6-week rotation plus weekday call

• Flexible scheduling with preference for 3 twelve-hour shifts or 4 ten-hour shifts

• Experience with peripheral nerve blocks preferred

• Care for pediatric patients age 6 months and older including ENT procedures (tonsils, tubes, adenoids), orthopedic repairs, and appendectomies

• Handle local cases including thoracentesis/paracentesis and minor orthopedic procedures

• Manage both inpatient and outpatient procedures

• Handle elective, add-on, urgent, and emergent cases

• Recover ICU patients and endoscopy with anesthesia (MAC cases)

• Support orthopedic, general, ENT, neurology, plastics, urology, and gynecology cases

• Daily surgery recovery volume ranges from 11 on low census days to 35 on busiest days

• Work with Epic technology system

Facility:

This medical center operates a comprehensive post anesthesia care unit that handles a wide variety of surgical specialties and patient populations. The facility provides both inpatient and outpatient surgical services with a busy schedule that includes elective procedures as well as urgent and emergent cases. The organization maintains high standards following ASPAN guidelines and utilizes modern Epic technology systems to support patient care and documentation.

Location:

Ithaca, NY

Ithaca offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the prestigious Cornell University and Ithaca College, surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Finger Lakes region. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, cultural amenities, and a strong sense of community, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and quality of life.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus