Travel PACU RN - $2,187 per week

American Traveler 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, PALS, and a valid DC RN license.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a Level I Trauma teaching hospital with 228 staffed beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hour shifts from 9:30 to 22:00
• Uses Cerner Sorian 1st generation charting system
• Floating required within scope to like units or nearby affiliate hospitals
• On-call requirement of up to 4 weeknight shifts and 2 weekend 12-hour shifts per month
• Every other weekend and holiday requirements apply
• Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate

Requirements

• Active DC RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience required
• Previous travel experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory care, airway assessment, and IV therapy/phlebotomy
• Experience with neurological, orthopedic, bariatric, and gynecological surgical cases preferred
• Experience with pre/post-operative patient care including assessments, education, and discharge instructions
• Two supervisor references required for consideration
• Submission requires SSN, DOB, and valid state license on file

Additional Information

• Provide direct pre- and post-operative nursing care for a variety of surgical patient populations
• Perform respiratory, cardiovascular, and procedural sedation monitoring as needed
• Royal blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required per facility policy
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least one year prior to reapplying

American Traveler Job ID #P-782920. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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