Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Pagosa Springs, CO

Job Description: Position Summary: Minimum 2 years of experience. The Perioperative RN is responsible for coordinating and managing safe, effective, and quality patient-family centered care for surgical patients throughout the perioperative process including the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. The employee will provide support, education, direct care to patients, and act as a liaison between the surgical team and the patient families/support systems. Using a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, the perioperative nurse works closely with the entire surgical team. The perioperative registered nurse may serve as a: (1) Circulating Nurse, (2) 1st Scrub (Instrument) Nurse, and/or (3) 2nd Scrub (Assistant) Nurse depending on level of experience and training. Must have Cerner EHR experience. Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent Graduate of an accredited RN program BSN is desired but not required Experience: Gastroenterology / Endoscopy Lab experience Orthopedic, general surgery, gynecology, ophthalmology, ENT surgical procedures and interventional pain management experience is required. Licenses / Certifications: Current licensure as RN, in good standing Current AHA BLS certification Current ACLS certification Current PALS certification CNOR certification Position Urgency: Normal Shifts: Weekdays. Either five 8-hour days or four 10-hour days. State License Details: Must Be Currently Active Minimum Years of Experience: 2 Minimum Guaranteed Hours: No Guarantee Specialty Type: Nursing Sub Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurse (PACU), Perioperative General Certifications: ACLSBLS/BCLSPALS Bilingual: No EMR Used: Cerner Holiday Coverage Required: No

Location: Pagosa Springs, Colorado, US

Posted Date: 11/22/2025