Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Charlotte, NC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Experienced PACU RN needed for a fast-paced outpatient recovery team in Charlotte, North Carolina, in the desirable SouthPark area. This travel nursing opportunity offers day shifts, a collaborative ambulatory surgery center environment, and the chance to care for a diverse patient population in one of Charlotte’s most vibrant healthcare locations.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse
• Location: Charlotte, NC 28210
• Setting: Ambulatory / Outpatient Surgery Center
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 10 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 06:00 - 14:30 and 07:30 - 16:00
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Call: None
• Weekend Requirement: None
• Orientation: 3 days on the unit
• Floating: May float occasionally to nearby Charlotte-area outpatient locations if needed
• Patient Population: Infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Work Environment: High-volume outpatient recovery setting with a supportive clinical team

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in North Carolina or Compact state eligibility; pending license acceptable for submission
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience or relevant post anesthesia care experience required
• Experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient recovery setting required
• Ability to start and maintain IVs
• Skilled in discharge instructions, medication reconciliation, and obtaining operative/procedural consent
• Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol and pain assessment/management
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Comfortable caring for pediatric and adult surgical recovery patients
• Open to a flexible schedule based on unit needs

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care for surgical patients across multiple age groups
• Monitor recovery progress and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support pre-op and post-op workflows including patient preparation and discharge readiness
• Perform IV therapy, pain management, and medication administration as appropriate
• Educate patients and families on recovery instructions and next steps after procedures
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and clinical teammates to ensure smooth patient flow
• Assist with care for ENT, ophthalmology, and general outpatient surgical cases
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established recovery protocols
• Contribute to a positive, efficient patient experience in a busy ambulatory setting

Apply now for this Charlotte, NC PACU RN travel job and join a supportive outpatient surgery team in SouthPark today.

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