PACU RN-Travel $2,100 per week

Since 2011, Procare USA has partnered with registered nurses and allied health professionals to find rewarding travel contracts, per diem shifts, and permanent placement positions and, as a full-service medical recruiting and staffing agency, supports healthcare professionals in improving patient care.

Position: PACU RN - Travel ($2,100 per week)

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient status, including vital signs, airway, pain level, neurovascular status, and level of consciousness.
• Administer medications and IV therapies as ordered, including analgesics and emergency drugs; titrate per protocols.
• Manage airways, oxygen delivery, and apply advanced monitoring as needed; intervene promptly for complications.
• Perform thorough and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, including handoffs and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative team members to coordinate patient care and safe transitions.
• Educate patients and family members on postoperative care, discharge instructions, and pain management.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in code response and rapid intervention when required.
• Maintain PACU equipment, ensure proper turnover of PACU bays, and follow infection control and safety protocols.

Required Skills

• Strong clinical assessment and monitoring skills specific to post-anesthesia care.
• IV insertion and medication administration proficiency, including PCA and pain management techniques.
• Proven ability to recognize and respond to acute changes in patient condition.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for multidisciplinary teamwork and patient education.
• Familiarity with common PACU equipment (monitors, airway adjuncts, suction, ventilators) and EMR documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced perioperative environment and adapt to variable schedules as a travel clinician.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using electronic health record systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay: $2,100 per week.
• Travel assignment support including housing assistance or stipend options (as applicable per contract).
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical support through Procare USA staffing services.
• Access to supplemental benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans (subject to eligibility and assignment length).
• Reimbursement or assistance for licensing, certifications, and travel expenses as outlined in the contract.
• Opportunities for professional growth, varied clinical experience, and flexible scheduling.

Relevant Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted  CA RN license in the state of assignment (compact license may be accepted where applicable).
• Minimum 1-2 years of recent PACU or post-anesthesia/perioperative nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS required; ACLS required or obtained within orientation period as specified by the facility.
• Certifications such as PALS, TNCC, or Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) are a plus.
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and meet hospital credentialing and immunization requirements.
• Associates degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred.