Registered Nurse PACU
Glenwood Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Registered Nurse PACU
Location: Glenwood Springs Colorado
Pay Rate: $55.00 to $60.00/hr
Contract: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 4x10-hour day shifts with rotating evening and weekend call
Total Working Hours: 38 Hours/Week
Start Date: 06/16/2026
Experience: Minimum 2 years required
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract opportunity in Glenwood Springs Colorado. This role supports post-anesthesia patient care and requires strong recovery room nursing skills clinical judgment and the ability to work collaboratively with the surgical and clinical care teams.
Responsibilities
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Provide quality nursing care to post-anesthesia and recovery patients.
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Assess monitor and document patient condition during recovery.
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Administer medications treatments and interventions as ordered.
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Monitor airway pain control vital signs and post-operative status.
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Collaborate with surgeons anesthesia providers nurses and clinical staff.
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Support safe patient transitions and continuity of care.
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Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC.
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Participate in rotating evening and weekend call as assigned.
Requirements
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Active Colorado Registered Nurse license required.
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Minimum 2 years of PACU RN experience required.
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BLS/BCLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
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ACLS certification from the American Heart Association required.
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PALS certification from the American Heart Association required.
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EPIC experience preferred.
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Flu vaccine required with no exemptions.
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Must meet 75-mile radius rule.
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Holiday coverage required.
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Required submission items include resume skills checklist AHA certification cards RN license verification and proof of 2025/2026 flu vaccine.
Apply today and bring your PACU nursing experience to a strong surgical care team in Colorado.