- Specialty
- PACU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 40/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Centennial, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Travel RN – PACU
Location
Englewood, CO | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a PACU setting across Pre-Op, Phase 1, and Phase 2 recovery areas
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:2 in Pre-Op, 1:1 in PACU Phase 1, and 2:2 in PACU Phase 2
- Support a high-volume ortho-focused surgical program including total joint, sports medicine, foot/ankle, and podiatry cases, as well as general surgery and breast/plastic reconstruction cases
- Operate unit equipment including stretchers, blood glucose monitors, BP monitors, and Pyxis machines; document care using Meditech EMR
- Participate in on-call rotation, expected 1–2 call shifts per week Monday–Thursday, 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM
- Collaborate with floor nursing team for patient admissions and contribute to a positive, team-oriented unit culture
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license valid in Colorado
- Minimum 1 year of current PACU experience
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Familiarity with PT/OT instructions for joint replacement patients
- Comfort with bedside patient and family teaching
- Flexible, dependable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
Why Join Us
- Work in a modern, well-maintained facility with a collaborative and experienced nursing team known for strong morale and a supportive environment
- Gain exposure to a diverse surgical caseload in a primarily orthopedic-focused PACU with kind surgeons and a dedicated anesthesia team
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #793590. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others