PACU RN
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,318/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced PACU RN needed for a travel nursing contract in Philadelphia, PA. Join a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit where your critical thinking, procedural knowledge, and compassionate bedside care make a real impact. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is ideal for a Registered Nurse who thrives in a high-acuity recovery room and enjoys caring for adults, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics. If you are seeking PACU nurse jobs, travel RN opportunities, or Philadelphia healthcare jobs, this could be the right fit for you.
Job Details
- Position: PACU Registered Nurse
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Contract
- Location: Philadelphia, PA 19141 — a vibrant and well-connected part of the city with access to neighborhood conveniences, dining, and Philadelphia’s rich history and culture.
- Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Room
- Schedule: Day shift, 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Shift Times: 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM, with call
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 9/14/2026
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070 - $2,180
- Patient Population: Adults, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Additional Notes: Call required; floating may be needed to related procedural areas; first-time travelers are welcome
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 2 years of PACU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Level I Trauma experience required
- ICU background required
- Experience with Cerner or similar electronic medical record (EMR) charting systems required
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required
- Strong clinical judgment in post-operative and post-procedural recovery care
- Ability to adapt to a busy, high-acuity healthcare environment
- Compliance items must be completed on time, including required documentation and credentials
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia recovery care for post-surgical and post-procedural patients
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition during the recovery phase
- Care for a wide range of cases, including trauma, transplant, GI, ENT, vascular, cardiac cath, interventional radiology, and surgical recovery patients
- Support patients with advanced equipment and therapies as needed, including vents, A-lines, Swan, drains, CBI, and vasoactive IV titration
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure smooth transitions from procedure areas to recovery
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the charting system
- Participate in call coverage and assist with float needs when assigned
- Deliver compassionate, efficient patient care while maintaining a strong focus on safety and quality outcomes
Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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Philadelphia is one of the most exciting cities for history enthusiasts but offers plenty for art lovers and those who appreciate good food and drink. Probably its biggest claim to fame is Independence Hall, where the Founding Fathers of America met to debate and eventually signed the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Visitors also marvel at the famously cracked Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park. At the burial grounds of Christ Church are the graves of Benjamin Franklin and his wife. While many come to the Philadelphia Museum of Art to re-enact the famous scene from Rocky on its steps, it houses a vast collection of works from around the world. The historic Reading Terminal Market dates back to 1892 as the oldest farmer's market in the country, offering fresh seafood, meat, produce and other local foods.
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