Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,261 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse Travel RN Job – Washington, DC

Looking for a PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Washington, DC? Join a fast-paced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and provide high-quality recovery care to adult and geriatric patients in a dynamic acute care setting. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity offers full-time day shifts in the heart of the nation’s capital.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Washington, DC 20010
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,010 - $2,120
• Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in DC required at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience required
• Previous travel nursing assignment experience required
• Experience in PACU, post-operative recovery, or acute care nursing preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and ability to work in a team-based healthcare environment
• Ability to work scheduled day shifts and maintain excellent attendance
• Comfortable working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Must be prepared to meet facility compliance requirements prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate recovery care to patients following surgical and procedural interventions
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and post-anesthesia recovery progress
• Assess patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate care team
• Administer medications and support interventions according to established nursing protocols and provider orders
• Educate patients and families on recovery expectations and post-procedure instructions
• Document care accurately and maintain clear communication with interdisciplinary team members
• Support smooth patient flow in a collaborative PACU and acute care environment

Apply now for this Washington, DC PACU Registered Nurse travel job and join a healthcare team committed to excellent post-anesthesia recovery care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #506753. 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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