PACU Registered Nurse
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity in Georgetown, Washington, DC — 13-week assignment at a top medical center. Advance your perioperative and endoscopy nursing career with competitive weekly pay and a weekday schedule.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20007 (Georgetown) — close to scenic waterfront, dining, and historic landmarks
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,990 – $2,100
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 4x10-hour day shifts (staggered start times: 07:30–18:00 and 08:00–18:30)
• No weekends, holidays, or on-call required
• Unit / Setting: PACU / Endoscopy — adult and pediatric patient population; ambulatory/outpatient and perioperative care
• Float Requirement: Will float per competency within GI Suite
• EMR: Cerner experience preferred

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license (pending accepted if applied prior to start date)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA preferred)
• Minimum 2 years recent clinical experience in inpatient endoscopy, PACU, or pre-op/perioperative nursing
• Preferred: Phase I PACU, Phase II recovery, ambulatory/outpatient experience, and prior charge experience
• At least one prior travel assignment preferred; first-time travel nurses will be screened
• Experience with Cerner or similar electronic medical record (EMR)
• Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• Two (2) supervisor references required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric patients in the PACU and Endoscopy unit
• Perform airway assessment, pain management, and medication administration including IV vasopressors, antihypertensives, and opioid analgesics
• Conduct pre-op assessments and patient education, obtain operative/procedural consent, and review history & physicals
• Manage pre- and post-endoscopy and operative procedures, including post-discharge follow-up phone calls
• Start and maintain IVs, perform medication reconciliation, and troubleshoot immediate post-op complications
• Respond to emergencies and collaborate with rapid response teams as needed
• Float within the GI Suite per competency and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (IV team, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy)
• Document accurately in Cerner and adhere to hospital and perioperative nursing policies

Why This Travel Nursing Job

• Competitive weekly pay for PACU travel nurses
• Weekday schedule with no weekends or on-call — ideal for work-life balance
• Opportunity to build perioperative and endoscopy nursing skills in a renowned medical center
• Supportive team environment and opportunities to work with interdisciplinary specialists

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Washington, DC. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume, active DC RN license information, and two supervisor references to be considered for this travel nursing job in Georgetown.

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