Travel PACU RN - $2,297 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: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN - PACU for a Level I trauma center setting, requiring 2 years of recent PACU/Preop and ICU experience along with a DC RN license.

Details

• Level I trauma center hospital setting in the PACU/Preop unit
• Day shift, 3x 12-hour shifts per week totaling 36 hours weekly
• Requires working Saturday day shift (7a-730p) 1-2 times per 8-week schedule
• On-call shifts required for Saturday nights and Sunday day/night shifts, with 2 day and 2 night shifts selected per 8-week period
• Uses EMR for charting and documentation

Requirements

• Active RN license in DC required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPAN, TNCC, and CCRN certifications highly desirable
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU/Preop experience required
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent ICU and/or Level I trauma center PACU experience required
• Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required
• BSN highly desired
• Surgicenter experience does not meet trauma center complexity requirements
• Must be able to think critically and work independently
• Two manager or supervisor references required, verifying experience within the last 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer

Additional Information

• Monitor post-operative patients' recovery and consciousness levels from anesthesia and communicate updates to the medical team
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and observe for anesthesia-related side effects
• Administer prescribed medications to treat pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms
• Update patient charts, files, and medical records
• Educate patients and families on post-surgery care and answer related questions
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met

American Traveler Job ID #P-750205. Pay package is based on 8 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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