Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,886 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Opportunity – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse – North Carolina

Start Date: September 28, 2026

Location: North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 8-hour day shifts (either 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM); 4x8 or 5x8 schedules available. Average daily census of 40 patients with 9 treatment rooms. No call or weekend requirements.

Highlights:

• Ambulatory surgery center specializing in Eye/ENT procedures including cataracts, tonsillectomies, adenoidectomies, and sinus surgeries
• Care for diverse patient population from infants through geriatrics
• Contract end date: November 25, 2026
• First-time travelers welcome with minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• 3-day unit orientation provided; scrubs provided
• Minimal float requirement to nearby locations only if needed

Requirements:

• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Ambulatory/outpatient work setting experience required
• IV therapy skills: starting and maintaining IVs
• Pre/post-op care competencies including discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and obtaining operative consent
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol and pain assessment/management
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pediatric PACU, Phase I PACU, and Phase II recovery experience
• ENT and ophthalmology surgical case experience
• Respiratory skills including airway assessment and placement of oral/nasal airways
• Experience with general, local, and monitored anesthesia care (MAC)
• Pediatric patient management experience
• Emergency medication and reversal agent administration experience

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join a specialized ambulatory surgery team providing high-quality pre- and post-anesthesia care to patients across all age groups. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced outpatient environment with predictable day shifts, no call requirements, and exposure to a variety of Eye/ENT surgical cases. With a supportive orientation process and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients recovering from surgical procedures, this position is ideal for experienced PACU nurses seeking a rewarding temporary assignment.