Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel healthcare assignment in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). Join a leading healthcare team in the nation's capital, providing expert post anesthesia care in a vibrant city known for its cultural attractions and diverse neighborhoods. This travel nursing job offers excellent clinical experience and the chance to work in a top-rated DC hospital.

Registered Nurse Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 20, 2026 – End: April 21, 2026)
• Healthcare Setting: Third Floor PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Nursing Shifts: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:00 – 18:30 or 09:00 – 21:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• No on-call or weekend shifts required
• Floating: May float to main Operating Room (OR) if needed
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)

PACU Nurse Qualifications

• Active DC Registered Nurse license (pending accepted with proof; must have in hand by start date)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience, including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, and PACU procedures
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system preferred
• Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality post anesthesia care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Administer blood products and implement infection control protocols
• Handle and label specimens per facility guidelines
• Monitor and manage pain, recognize and treat dysrhythmias
• Care for patients undergoing procedures including vascular access, robotics, urology, oral maxillofacial, breast oncology/plastics, GYN, uroGYN, podiatry, burn, ophthalmology, and general surgeries
• Float to main OR as needed based on patient census
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record

Apply now to join our Washington, DC healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse and take the next step in your nursing career!

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.