Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,948 per week in Salem, VA

Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – Virginia

Start Date: September 7, 2026

Location: Salem, Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 9 or 12 hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM); call coverage 1-2 times per week; 1 call weekend per month; 2 call holidays per year

Highlights:

• 15-bed Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) with patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1
• Closed unit with no floating requirements
• Expanse electronic documentation system with modern equipment including GE bedside monitors, IV pumps, bladder scanners, and central telemetry
• Procedures include ECT, bedside manipulations, and blood patch
• Collaborative team environment with PCT support and experienced RN staff
• Preferred experience with ventilator management and critical drips

Requirements:

• Active RN license in Virginia (or eligibility for licensure)
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Preferred: 1-2 years ICU or ER experience, or 1 year medical-surgical floor experience
• Advanced skills preferred: Ventilator experience and critical drip management
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This PACU position offers the chance to work in a dynamic post-anesthesia environment where you'll provide critical care to patients recovering from procedures. Join an experienced nursing team in a closed unit with consistent scheduling and excellent nurse-to-patient ratios. This role is ideal for nurses with critical care backgrounds looking to expand their skills in a supportive, well-equipped acute care setting.