Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Huntley, IL
Department: Prep & Recovery – PACU (Unit 5476)
Type: Travel Contract
Pay Rate: $54
Contract Duration: 12 Weeks
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Schedule: Full-Time (5x8-Hour Shifts)
Shift: Days (9:00 AM – 5:30 PM) (Variable start times may include 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 11:00 AM)
Weekend Rotation: None
On-Call: None
MedOp Solutions is seeking an experienced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse for a 12-week travel assignment. This position is ideal for a PACU nurse with experience in preoperative care, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery, who is comfortable caring for both adult and adolescent patients in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
The ideal candidate has experience recovering post-cardiac catheterization patients, is proficient in EPIC, and excels in providing safe, patient-centered care throughout the perioperative continuum.
- Modern community hospital with advanced surgical services
- Ambulatory and inpatient surgical care
- Collaborative multidisciplinary perioperative team
- EPIC Electronic Medical Record
- Unit: 5476 – Prep & Recovery (PACU)
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
- One travel position available
- Day shift assignment
- Ambulatory surgery, pre-op, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery
- Adults
- Adolescents
- Pediatric patients (over 12 months of age)
- Orthopedic surgical patients
- General surgery patients
- Cardiac catheterization recovery patients
- Bariatric, ENT, gynecology, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, robotics, plastics, and endoscopic surgery patients
- Provide comprehensive preoperative and postoperative nursing care
- Recover patients in Phase I PACU and Phase II Recovery
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and sedation
- Recover patients following cardiac catheterization procedures
- Perform preoperative assessments and patient education
- Administer medications and monitor patient responses
- Initiate and maintain IV therapy
- Perform pain management and discharge education
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Document patient care accurately in EPIC while maintaining quality and safety standards
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience
- Previous travel nursing experience
- Current American Heart Association:
- Experience recovering post-cardiac catheterization patients
- Experience in Pre-Op, Phase I PACU, and Phase II Recovery
- EPIC experience
- Strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Previous Charge Nurse experience
- Community hospital experience
- Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS)
- Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Experience with plastic surgery recovery procedures
Experience recovering patients following:
- Orthopedic and Total Joint procedures
- Orthopedic Spine surgery
- General Surgery
- Bariatric procedures
- ENT
- Gynecology
- Urology
- Ophthalmology
- Podiatry
- Robotic Surgery
- Plastic Surgery
- Endoscopic/Laparoscopic procedures
- EMR: EPIC
- Cardiac monitoring equipment
- 12-Lead ECG
- IV infusion equipment
- PACU monitoring systems
- 5x8-hour day shifts
- Typical scheduled shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Variable start times (6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, or 11:00 AM)
- No weekend requirement
- No on-call responsibilities
- One pre-approved time-off request permitted
- 30-minute unpaid meal break
- Holiday coverage according to facility policy
This PACU assignment offers the opportunity to work within Northwestern Medicine's highly respected perioperative program while caring for patients across the full surgical recovery continuum. You'll gain valuable experience in preoperative care, Phase I and Phase II recovery, and post-cardiac catheterization recovery while working alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team dedicated to outstanding patient outcomes. MedOp Solutions provides competitive compensation, personalized recruiter support, and dedicated guidance throughout every assignment.
MedOp Solutions is a dynamic and rapidly growing enterprise dedicated to connecting top talent with leading organizations. Specializing in innovative staffing solutions—including temporary placements, temp-to-hire opportunities, consulting, and direct hire services—we are committed to delivering exceptional service to both clients and candidates.
With a strong nationwide presence and recognition on the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America (2019–2025), MedOp Solutions exemplifies excellence and growth. We are equally dedicated to fostering internal development and supporting career advancement opportunities for our team members.
MedOp Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or group status.
We are committed to creating a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace where individuals of all abilities are welcomed and supported. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected].
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