Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,455 per week
About the role
ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN)
Job Description
As a Travel PACU RN, you’ll care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. You’ll monitor vital signs, manage pain and complications, and ensure safe, smooth transitions from surgery to discharge or inpatient care.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure adherence to protocols
Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for pain, consciousness, and complications
Administer medications, including pain relief and IV fluids
Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and recovery staff
Educate patients and families on post-op instructions
Requirements
Active RN license (Compact license preferred)
BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred for pediatric PACU
Minimum 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, or critical care experience
Strong post-op assessment and emergency response skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced recovery room environment
Why Travel with ARMStaffing?
Top Travel Pay
Tax-Free Housing & Meal Stipends
Weekly Direct Deposit
Private Housing or Housing Allowance
Full Credentialing & Licensing Reimbursement
Support 24/7 Recruiter Support
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse pool of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff. We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting Local and travel contracts Temp-to-perm employment Direct-hire personnel Per Diem Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits Medical Benefits Company-matched 401K