Travel Registered Nurse – PACU (PreOp/PACU)
1/11/2026
The Travel Registered Nurse will support complex cardiovascular and surgical patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Responsibilities include providing care in the PreOp and PACU settings, ensuring patient safety and comfort during recovery.
Working Hours
36 hours/week
Company Size
51-200 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Description
Position Overview:
Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a PreOp/PACU assignment at a nationally recognized heart hospital in Columbus, Ohio. This role supports complex cardiovascular and surgical patients in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Schedule:
• Night shift
• 3x12-hour shifts
• Hours: 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM
• Weeknight and weekend on-call may be required
Compensation:
• Gross: $2,233 per week
• W2: $21.00 per hour
• Tax-Free Stipend: $1,477 per week
• Locals accepted at the same rate
Contract Details:
• Start Date: February 23, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 2
• Scheduling Type: Self-scheduling
• Orientation: 40 hours
Unit Overview:
This unit supports advanced cardiac and vascular surgical recovery, including:
• CABG
• AAA repair
• TAVR
• EVAR
• Fem-Pop and Fem-Tib-Peroneal bypass procedures
• Angiograms
• Pulmonary decortication
• Ablations
Patient Ratios:
• Days: 1:1
• Nights: 1:2
Work Environment:
• Phase I PACU / PreOp
• Teaching hospital
• Adult patient population
Requirements
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• PreOp and PACU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Level I trauma or outpatient experience preferred
• Valid compact or Ohio RN license required at time of submission
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
Heartline Staffing is a Strategic Talent Partner with Purple Cow Recruiting.
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