PACU RN
Winchester, VA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Apply now for a PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Winchester, VA, providing pediatric post-anesthesia care in a focused six-bed surgical recovery unit.

Join a collaborative perioperative nursing team as a PACU Registered Nurse caring for pediatric surgical patients in an on-site post-anesthesia care setting. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident in pre-operative, post-operative, and PACU nursing care and enjoys working in a focused six-bed surgical recovery environment. Located in Winchester, Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley offers a welcoming community with historic charm, excellent outdoor recreation, nearby national parks, local wineries and breweries, and convenient access to Washington, D.C.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Winchester, Virginia
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 1, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Varied 10-hour day shifts, typically 4 shifts per week
• Shift Start Time: Between 6:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirements: None
• On-Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Unit: Six-bed surgical recovery area
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia or a compact state
• At least 2 years of recent pre-operative, post-operative, and PACU nursing experience with pediatric patients
• Current American Heart Association BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong clinical assessment, airway management, and post-anesthesia recovery skills
• Previous Epic electronic medical record experience required
• Ability to provide safe, compassionate pediatric patient care in a fast-paced surgical environment

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative, post-operative, and post-anesthesia nursing care for pediatric surgical patients
• Monitor patients throughout post-anesthesia recovery and promptly identify changes in airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and pain status
• Administer medications and treatments according to established orders and protocols
• Assess pain, nausea, surgical sites, vital signs, and readiness for transfer or discharge
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and care coordination in Epic
• Communicate effectively with anesthesia, surgical, nursing, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Provide thorough handoff reports and patient and family education as appropriate
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and department policies while supporting a positive patient experience

Apply now to join the perioperative healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Winchester, Virginia.

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