PACU RN
Wilmington, NC
Revolution Healthcare Services
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Start Date: September 27, 2026

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | 1:2 patient ratio | Call requirement once every four weeks | Weekend coverage varies

Highlights:

• Phase I Recovery Unit providing post-anesthesia care for a diverse surgical patient population including neurosurgery, orthopedics, bariatrics, ENT, pediatrics, and vascular procedures
• Opportunity to care for ICU-level acuity patients who are recovered in the PACU setting, requiring strong critical care skills
• 13-week contract available through end of February with comprehensive, individualized orientation
• Work with advanced equipment including cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, fetal heart monitors, and ventilators
• Epic charting system with interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and IV teams
• 24/7 unit supporting OR needs with recovery times typically ranging from 30-90 minutes

Requirements:

• Active North Carolina or Compact RN license
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• ICU experience required (must have experience managing ICU-level patients)
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
• Experience with Phase I-II PACU, conscious sedation, arterial line management, ventilated patients, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Pediatric patient care experience and ability to care for all age groups from infants to geriatrics
• Willingness to float to surgical short stay areas for overflow patients
• Flexibility to work Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events as required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous charge nurse experience
• ICU background prior to transitioning to PACU
• Experience with fetal heart monitoring, ICP monitoring, telemetry, and pediatric PACU

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers a dynamic and challenging PACU environment where you'll utilize both post-anesthesia and critical care skills to care for a wide variety of surgical patients. The unit receives patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and MRI, providing exposure to diverse surgical specialties and acuity levels. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional patient care during the critical recovery phase, with the autonomy to manage complex patients and the support of comprehensive interdisciplinary services.