PACU RN (Travel Contract) Columbia, MO | High Pay $2,144/40hr, Fast-Paced PACU/Recovery Room

Ref #: M-RN-295938

Contract / Travel assignment in Columbia, MO — Start: ASAP — Rate: $2,144 / 40 hrs

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Missouri.
• BLS and ACLS required; PALS may be required by facility.
• Minimum 1 year clinical nursing experience; PACU preferred, ICU/ER/critical care acceptable.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Core Responsibilities:

• Provide immediate postoperative care for patients emerging from anesthesia.
• Continuously monitor vital signs, airway status, level of consciousness, and pain; recognize and respond to post-anesthesia complications.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and ordered treatments; titrate and document as required.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the medical record.
• Coordinate care with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and the interdisciplinary team to support safe patient transitions (OR → PACU → inpatient/discharge).
• Educate patients and families on postoperative expectations and discharge instructions.
• Adhere to PACU protocols, infection control, safety procedures, and participate in emergency response when needed.