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Protouch Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/16/2026
Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days, rotating
Employment Type: TravelTravel Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
ProTouch Staffing is seeking a qualified PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Cedar Rapids, IA. This opportunity offers a consistent weekday day-shift schedule, competitive weekly pay, and a $1,000 completion bonus. ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHTS:Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
Contract Duration: 13 weeks
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Shift: Days, Monday-Friday
Schedule: 5x8-hour shifts
Hours: 40 hours per weekShift Start: As early as 6:00 AM; may vary based on case volume
Weekends: No weekends
On-Call: No on-call requirement
Floating: May float to Vascular Holding or Diagnostic Cardiology Holiday Requirement: May be required to work 1-2 of the upcoming 3 winter holidaysWEEKLY COMPENSATION:Gross Weekly Pay: $2,567 Taxable Weekly Pay: $1,300 Non-Taxable Weekly Stipends: $1,267 Completion Bonus: $1,000EXPERIENCE & REQUIREMENTSExperience in PACU or a related procedural care setting. Ability to care for pre- and post-procedure patients. Experience with cardiac catheterization patients preferred. Knowledge of groin and radial access site management.
EMR: EPIC
Patient Ratio: 1:3 Must live at least 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible. Candidates who have worked for the health system as an employee or PRN within the past 12 months may be ineligible for travel assignments in another market. UNIT DETAILS19 pre/post procedure rooms. Patient population includes heart catheterization, cardiac cath, and potentially electrophysiology (EP) procedures. Care includes groin and radial site management.
WHY CHOOSE PROTOUCH STAFFING? Woman-owned. Healthcare-founded. Traveler-focused. With over 32 years of staffing expertise, ProTouch Staffing was founded by healthcare professionals in 1992. We believe in personalized service, integrity, and putting travelers first. Our dedicated recruiters take the time to understand your pay expectations, location preferences, and career goals so we can help you find opportunities that align with what matters most to you. No pressure, no restrictions-just dedicated support throughout your career journey. Your career. Your goals. Our commitment. READY FOR YOUR NEXT PACU ASSIGNMENT?Apply today to explore this travel PACU RN opportunity in Cedar Rapids, IA!PAY DISCLAIMERThe gross weekly pay is based on the scheduled hours for this assignment and includes taxable wages and potential non-taxable stipends. The $1,000 completion bonus is subject to applicable assignment terms and eligibility requirements. Stipend eligibility depends on individual circumstances and applicable tax regulations. Actual compensation may vary based on hours worked, residency, and assignment terms. Protouch Staffing Job ID #PROTOUCHEXT-92234. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Protouch Staffing: Protouch Staffing stands out as a premier healthcare staffing agency, committed to pairing healthcare workers with positions that perfectly match their qualifications, experiences, and career aspirations. Emphasizing quality and dependability, Protouch Staffing caters to an extensive array of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Our dedication to superior service and tailored support guarantees that healthcare professionals receive the necessary assistance and resources to prosper in the dynamic and constantly shifting landscape of the healthcare industry.
Benefits:
  • Medical benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Weekly pay 401k retirement plan
  • Dental benefits
  • Referral bonus
  • Holiday PaySick pay
  • Retention bonus
  • Completion bonus

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