PACU | RN Job at GHR Healthcare in Fort Wayne
GHR Healthcare, Fort Wayne, IN, United States, 46804
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PACU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Fort Wayne, Indiana
Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel PACU Registered Nurse position in Fort Wayne, IN (46804). This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a specialty orthopedic hospital while enjoying the vibrant community, beautiful parks, and thriving arts scene of Fort Wayne. Join our healthcare team and experience one of Indiana’s top destinations for nursing professionals.
Estimated Weekly Salary
- Weekly Salary Range: $1630 - $1750 (estimated)
- Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel)
- Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana (46804)
- Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
- Healthcare Setting: Specialty Orthopedic Hospital
- Start Date: September 8, 2025
- End Date: December 8, 2025
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM (4x9-hour shifts/week)
- Hours per Week: 40
- No weekends or on-call required
- Patient Ratio: 2:1
- Unit Size: 27 beds (16 pre-op / 11 PACU)
- Monthly Department Volume: ~500 patients
- EMR System: Cerner (preferred)
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (required)
- Minimum 1 year of recent PACU nursing experience (1-2 years preferred)
- Experience in fast-paced PACU environments, especially with orthopedic, spine, and trauma cases
- Ability to provide RN license, certifications, driver’s license, and permanent home address upon submission
- Travel nurses must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates not accepted)
- Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from orthopedic, spine, and trauma surgeries
- Monitor patient status and vital signs, ensuring safe and effective anesthesia recovery
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
- Accurately document all care provided using the Cerner EMR system
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) environment
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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