Job Description
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Elko, Nevada.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Title\n
Travel RN – PACU (Pre-Op / Post-Op)
Location\n
Elko, Nevada
Schedule / Job Type\n
Contract (13 Weeks) | Full-Time | Onsite | Day Shift | Variable 10-Hour Shifts with Call | Start: 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM | Projected Start: August 2026
Key Responsibilities\n
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- Provide direct patient care in Pre-Op, PACU (Phase I), and Phase II recovery settings across a 10-bed surgical unit
- Care for a diverse patient population ranging from pediatric to geriatric, including cases in ENT, General Surgery, Orthopedics, GYN, OB, Ophthalmology, Podiatry, and Cath Lab
- Prepare and recover patients undergoing procedures such as total joints, laparoscopic surgeries, thyroidectomy, hysterectomy, C-section, cardioversion, and pacemaker placement
- Maintain patient ratios of 1:4 in Pre-Op and Phase II, and 1:2 in PACU
- Fulfill call requirements including one weekday call shift per week and one weekend call shift per month
- Float within the surgical department as needed and utilize EHR systems including Medhost and CQI
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Required Qualifications\n
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- Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience in Pre-Op, PACU, and Phase II recovery
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
- Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
- Proficient IV insertion skills
- Ability to work variable 10-hour shifts and fulfill on-call obligations
- Willingness and ability to float within the surgical department
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Preferred Experience / Skills\n
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- Previous travel nursing assignment experience
- Prior experience in an acute, rural hospital setting
- Familiarity with Medhost or similar EHR platforms
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Why Join Us\n
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- Work at a Joint Commission–accredited regional hospital serving a close-knit community, with access to exceptional outdoor recreation including hiking, skiing, fishing, and more in the nearby Ruby Mountains
- Gain well-rounded surgical nursing experience across a broad range of specialties and patient populations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #766518. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing\n \n
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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