Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a travel PACU RN assignment in Washington, DC 20007, near Georgetown. Join a dynamic healthcare team and provide compassionate, high-quality post-anesthesia care in one of the city’s most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
• Location: Washington, DC 20007
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010 - $2,120
• Charting System: Cerner

Job Requirements

• Active DC RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
• BLS certification required
• Strong Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU or recovery room environment
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions
• Must be comfortable with clinical review and travel nurse submission requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgery
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall recovery progress
• Assess patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support patient education and discharge readiness after procedures
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative care team to ensure excellent outcomes
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered care in the PACU

Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Washington, DC and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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