Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,511 per week in Philadelphia, PA

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, PACU (Trauma) – Pennsylvania

Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (6:00am-6:30pm pre-op or 8:00am-8:30pm post-op), with call requirements

Highlights:

• Level I Trauma center serving adult, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric populations
• 28-bed unit with approximately 30 visits per day; 2:1 patient ratios across all shifts
• Comprehensive case mix including transplants, trauma, complex surgical procedures, interventional radiology, and critical care recoveries
• 13-week contract with 16 hours of paid orientation; scrubs provided
• Call requirement: 2 on-call shifts (Monday-Friday) plus 1 weekend 12-hour on-call shift within a 6-week schedule; 1 summer and 1 winter holiday on-call
• Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net; possible float to GI or Pain Center as needed
• First-time travelers welcome

Requirements:

• Active Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; 3 years preferred
• Critical Care or PACU experience required
• Level I Trauma and ICU background required; SICU, MICU, and CTICU experience strongly preferred
• Current certifications required: TNCC, PALS, ACLS, BLS
• Experience with ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, vasoactive IV titration, and critical care equipment
• Charting system experience required; previous charge experience preferred
• PA fingerprints and background clearance required (must be completed within specified timeframes)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Requested time off must be submitted at time of application; block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment at a prestigious Level I Trauma center where you'll care for diverse patient populations across the lifespan. You'll gain exposure to complex surgical cases, transplant recoveries, and critical interventions while working alongside interdisciplinary teams including interpretation services, social services, and pharmacy support. This is an ideal opportunity for experienced PACU or critical care nurses seeking to expand their trauma expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven setting.