PACU RN
Philadelphia, PA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Contract Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141—join a fast-paced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and provide high-quality recovery care for adult and pediatric patients in a collaborative, high-acuity healthcare setting.

Join a dynamic Post-Anesthesia Care Unit in Philadelphia, PA, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population and support a fast-paced recovery environment. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to work with a collaborative team in a high-acuity setting while expanding your skills across adult, pediatric, adolescent, and trauma recovery care. Philadelphia’s North Philadelphia area offers the energy of a major city, convenient transit access, and a rich mix of dining, culture, and neighborhood character.

Job Details

• Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse Travel Contract
• Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Room
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19141
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Call: Required, including weekday and weekend call coverage
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 – $2,180
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Charting System: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net
• Float: Possible float to SPU/PACU, GI, or Pain Center as needed
• Patient Mix: Adults, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing or critical care experience
• Level I Trauma experience required
• ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC required
• Experience with Cerner or similar electronic health record systems required
• Experience in SICU, MICU, or CTICU preferred
• Strong comfort level caring for post-surgical and post-procedural patients
• Ability to complete onboarding requirements promptly, including labs, fingerprints, and references
• Flu vaccine required; COVID-19 vaccine not required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia recovery care for patients following surgical and procedural interventions
• Monitor and manage adult and pediatric patients in the PACU
• Care for a wide variety of cases, including trauma, transplant, GI, vascular, cardiac cath, IR, ENT, dental, and general surgery
• Support post-operative recovery for patients with complex needs, including ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, drains, CBI, and vasoactive infusions
• Respond confidently to post-procedural changes and coordinate care with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Assist with call coverage and remain flexible for occasional floating as needed
• Deliver safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital environment

Apply now to join a top Philadelphia healthcare team in this rewarding PACU Registered Nurse travel contract opportunity.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.