PACU Registered Nurse
Walla Walla, WA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

13-week travel nursing opportunity for a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Walla Walla, WA — perioperative travel nurse role at a Level III Trauma Center offering professional growth and work-life balance in a scenic community.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Walla Walla, WA 99362 (Walla Walla healthcare jobs / Washington nursing jobs)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 18, 2026 – August 17, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 – $2,400
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour evening shifts (13:00 – 23:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Setting: Short Term Acute Care / Level III Trauma Center
• Unit: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Perioperative Nursing
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 and 1:3-4
• Charting System: Epic
• Perks: Free parking, flexible scrub color, local attractions—award-winning wineries and scenic landscapes

PACU RN Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Washington RN license or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years recent PACU RN or perioperative nursing experience
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS (all required)
• Ability to function in pre-op, post-op, and PACU settings; willingness to float as needed
• 2 professional references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years

PACU RN Responsibilities (Post-Anesthesia Care / Perioperative)

• Provide high-quality PACU nursing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Monitor, assess, and rapidly respond to changing patient conditions in the post-anesthesia period
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform airway and pain assessments
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesia, surgery, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and physical therapy
• Support advanced surgical procedures and technologies (e.g., Da Vinci, Mako robotics) as applicable
• Document patient care accurately and timely in Epic
• Provide patient and family education for post-operative care and safe discharge
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control

Experience the charm of Walla Walla while advancing your career in travel nursing. This PACU RN travel assignment is ideal for perioperative nurses seeking short-term acute care experience at a Level III Trauma Center. Apply now to join our travel nursing team and explore Washington nursing jobs in a welcoming community!

Apply now: Submit your resume and active licensure to be considered for this PACU RN travel assignment. Join our healthcare team today!

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