Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,580 per week

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care • Discipline: RN • Start Date: 09/28/2026 • Duration: 13 weeks

About the role

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) position in an acute care setting. The role involves discharging and educating patients, managing post-operative care, and assisting with pre-operative tasks. The position requires the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on patient safety and quality care.

The unit comprises 12 beds across PACU phases 1 and 2, staffed by 9-10 RNs during open hours. The department handles both adult and pediatric cases with patient ratios of 1:2 in Phase 1 and 1:3 in Phase 2. Orientation includes 3 shifts in the department, and scrubs are provided.

Schedule

• 10-hour shifts, days
• Minimum of 40 hours per week
• Assignment runs from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026
• Shift may be scheduled as 4x10 or 3x12, depending on department needs
• No weekend, call, or holiday shifts required

Responsibilities

• Managing PACU patient discharges and patient education
• Stocking, room cleaning, and crash cart checks
• Supporting department duties throughout the shift
• Handling common cases such as ortho, ENT, spinal surgeries, and pediatric care
• Assisting with pre-operative patient intake, vital signs, IV starts, and post-operative calls

Requirements

• Valid RN license
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, preferably in a similar setting
• Experience with pediatric patients
• Proficiency with IV starts for pre-op and post-op tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with pediatric patients
• Proficiency with IV starts
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal orientation

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits