PACU RN
Winchester, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date10/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel PACU RN job in Winchester, VA: join a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit and deliver high-quality post-op recovery care for pediatric to geriatric patients. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a collaborative perioperative setting and enjoys working in a dynamic surgical recovery environment.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Specialty: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Location: Winchester, Virginia 22601
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Hours per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Shift Pattern: Day shift, 9:00 AM - 9:30 PM
- Setting: On-site surgical recovery environment
- Patient Population: Pediatric to geriatric patients
Job Requirements
- 2+ years of recent Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU RN experience
- Active RN license or eligibility for a compact nursing license
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- PALS certification from AHA
- NIH Stroke Scale certification
- Epic experience required
- Strong critical thinking skills in a busy procedural care environment
- Experience with IV access; critical care or trauma background is a plus
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and post-operative recovery needs
- Support Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU patient flow as needed
- Collaborate with the surgical team, anesthesia providers, and perioperative staff
- Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns promptly
- Document patient care accurately in Epic
- Assist with float needs to related units when requested
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture focused on patient safety and excellent outcomes
Why Travel to Winchester, Virginia?
Enjoy the charm of the Shenandoah Valley while advancing your nursing career in a rewarding PACU travel assignment. Winchester offers scenic outdoor spaces, a welcoming community feel, and easy access to historic attractions and year-round recreation.
Apply now for this Travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Winchester, Virginia!
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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Winchester, VA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Winchester, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winchester, VA, is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85°F to 90°F, while winter lows range from 23°F to 27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Winchester, VA, and can be found with relative ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Winchester is car-friendly, with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, and most residents rely on personal vehicles.
- Winchester has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural beauty.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winchester offers a variety of activities including historic landmarks, museums, a thriving downtown with shops and restaurants, and the annual Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival that celebrates the region's apple orchards.
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