Job Description
Begin your journey as a Registered Nurse in the PACU at a premier Minnesota facility located in Robbinsdale, where your clinical precision and compassionate leadership will guide patients through the crucial early moments of recovery after anesthesia. This contract role starts on 01/05/2026 and runs for several weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week, offering stability and the chance to deepen your expertise in post-anesthesia care. In this role you’ll partner with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the broader care team to monitor, stabilize, and educate patients as they awaken, manage pain, and transition safely to next stages of recovery. Your contributions will translate into smoother recoveries, reduced delays, and confidence for patients and families during a vulnerable time.
Minnesota’s natural beauty and cultural richness are a backdrop to your professional journey. From the chain of sparkling lakes and expansive parklands surrounding the Twin Cities to seasonal festivals, biking trails, and world-class dining and arts, this state offers a high quality of life that complements a demanding clinical role. The Robbinsdale area provides a welcoming community feel with easy access to the vibrant urban offerings of Minneapolis and St. Paul, while the surrounding prairie and lakes provide restorative escapes after shifts. And for those drawn to travel, there are opportunities to work in various locations across the U.S., expanding your clinical horizons while maintaining your core standards of care.
Location Benefits: Working in Robbinsdale combines the best of community hospital energy with metropolitan accessibility. You’ll enjoy supportive colleagues, modern equipment, and pathways for professional growth, along with the option to rotate through different sites that expand your PACU experience. Travel assignments may place you in diverse hospital settings across the country, exposing you to a range of patient populations, protocols, and multidisciplinary teams. You’ll have access to robust housing assistance, seamless travel logistics, and a benefits package designed to keep you focused on clinical excellence while you’re on the road. And because your safety and success matter, 24/7 support is available to you as you travel with our company, ensuring real-time assistance whenever you need it.
Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: perform vigilant monitoring in the PACU, assess airway and breathing, manage pain and nausea, stabilize vital signs, prevent complications, implement recovery protocols, coordinate handoffs to floors, and educate patients and families about post-anesthesia care and early mobility.
- Professional growth: access targeted PACU specialization opportunities, mentorship, and potential pathways to leadership roles or higher certifications within perioperative care.
- Competitive compensation and extras: a weekly pay range of 2,223 to 2,339, with a guaranteed 36 hours each week, plus a sign-on or completion bonus where applicable, and housing assistance to minimize living expenses while away from home.
- Extensions and continuity: options for contract extensions to align with department needs and your career goals, providing continuity in a role that values your consistency and expertise.
- Comprehensive support: 24/7 assistance while traveling with the company, including onboarding, licensing coordination, orientation, and access to clinical leadership for escalation when needed.
Company Values: Our organization is committed to empowering nursing professionals, supporting your ongoing career advancement, and fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice matters. We invest in staffing stability, continuing education, and structured career ladders so you can grow within perioperative care while delivering the highest standard of patient care.
Call to Action: If you’re ready to join a company that recognizes your skill, respects your time, and champions your professional development, apply today. Bring your PACU expertise to Minnesota and beyond, and help shape recovery experiences that set patients on a confident path forward. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully, learn continually, and advance within a supportive, patient-centered environment.
Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.
Why Travelers Choose TLC
- Competitive weekly pay
- Fast credentialing
- 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
- Nationwide assignments
Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.
EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Seasonal work, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,