Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Alexandria, VA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel nursing contract in Alexandria, VA (22304). Seeking an experienced PACU RN with Pre-Op and EPIC EMR experience for a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit role near Washington, D.C. Apply now for this travel nurse opportunity in the Alexandria healthcare market.

Job Details – Alexandria, VA Travel Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,040 - $2,140
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 25, 2026)
• Position: PACU RN / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit with Pre-Op responsibilities (perioperative nursing)
• Shift: 4 x 9-hour shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• On-call: 2-3 calls per 6-week period (weekday/weekend/holiday)
• Weekend Expectations: 1 weekend per 6-week period
• Orientation: 3 days unit-specific orientation
• Location: Alexandria, VA 22304 – convenient access to Washington, D.C. (DC-area nursing jobs)

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Pre-Op experience required (perioperative/preoperative care)
• Active RN license (Virginia or compact state)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with EPIC EMR (electronic medical records)
• Ability to read rhythm strips and monitor cardiac status
• Navy blue scrub color required

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care for patients in Phase 1 (15 beds) and Phase 2 (8 beds)
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 in PACU
• Care for patients after general surgery, orthopedic, urology, GYN, plastic, cataract, and spine procedures
• Float to Pre-Op as needed and support perioperative workflow
• Participate in on-call rotation with a 45-minute response time
• Collaborate closely with clinical techs, unit supervisors, anesthesia, and surgical teams
• Occasionally provide ICU-level care in PACU if ICU beds are unavailable
• Monitor for post-anesthesia complications and ensure safe recovery, discharge, or transfer

This travel nurse PACU role is ideal for experienced perioperative RNs seeking a 13-week travel assignment in the Alexandria / Washington, D.C. area. Competitive weekly pay and a supportive clinical team await. Join our healthcare team today and advance your travel nursing career.

Apply now: Submit your resume and license information to be considered for this PACU RN travel assignment in Alexandria, VA (22304).

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