Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,231 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Seattle, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Seattle, Washington

Earn a rewarding travel nursing opportunity as a PACU Registered Nurse in Seattle, WA, providing expert post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment. This Seattle healthcare job is ideal for an experienced perioperative RN who enjoys caring for patients through pre-op, Phase II recovery, and discharge preparation.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Setting: Pre-Op and PACU / Phase II Recovery
• Location: Seattle, WA 98122 — a vibrant urban area in the heart of Seattle
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts, 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990-$2,090
• Patient Population: Adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Unit Focus: Pre-op for inpatient and outpatient procedures, Phase II recovery, and discharge preparation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• PALS required or strongly preferred based on pediatric support needs
• Previous PACU RN, pre-op RN, or perioperative nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with conscious sedation and IV starts preferred
• Ability to float between pre-op and PACU as needed
• Comfortable supporting a fast-paced surgical recovery environment
• Ability to care for a broad range of surgical patients

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality patient care in pre-op and post-anesthesia recovery
• Monitor patients in Phase II recovery and support discharge home processes
• Prepare patients for a variety of procedures, including general surgery, vascular, plastics, ENT, eye, gynecologic, dental, thoracic, podiatry, transplant, robotic, and endoscopy cases
• Support occasional vascular-only cath lab pre-op workflow as needed
• Assist with breathing treatments and CPAP/BiPAP management when indicated
• Perform patient assessments, monitoring, and nursing interventions in collaboration with the care team
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and ensure smooth transitions of care
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care throughout the surgical recovery journey

Apply now for this PACU travel nursing opportunity in Seattle, Washington, and join a team committed to high-quality perioperative care.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505983. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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