PACU Registered Nurse
Allentown, PA
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (10:00 AM – 8:30 PM)
Hours per Week: 40 hours

Job Description

• Requires a minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Candidates should have ICU background and/or strong Emergency Room (ER) experience.
• Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience is preferred.
• Shift assignments may vary depending on department needs.
• Weekend work may be required.
• No on-call duties.
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED) nursing

Background and Screening Requirements

• Comprehensive background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, Nationwide Criminal Search
  • Sex Offender Search
  • PA PATCH (Pennsylvania State Police Search)
  • DMV check if driving is essential
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required upon hire.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services fingerprint clearance required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search required within 90 days of start.
• Pennsylvania Medicheck Search required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification for highest level of education related to specialty.
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (9-panel without THC also acceptable).
• Physical exam within 2 months of start.
• Fit test for respirator use required (not for non-clinical remote candidates).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • TDAP vaccine within 10 years.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per guidelines.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer or completed vaccine series (declinations not accepted).
  • COVID-19 vaccination or signed declination with facility-specific form.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Respiratory safety clearance required annually for respirator use starting 04/07/2025.

Documentation and Compliance

• Minimum of 2 professional references from employment within 12 months of start.
• Complete employment application including 7 years of work history with explanations for gaps over 90 days.
• Photo for badge (for new candidates starting 3/31/2025 and later): recent, forward-facing, color photo with solid background.
• Facility-specific affidavits and declination forms as applicable.
• Signed acknowledgment of pass/fail testing and safety manuals.
• Chain of custody form required if drug screen is dilute and observed drug screen is approved.

Additional Notes

• Requests for time off (RTO) must be approved by the facility and included with submission.
• Local pay rate is $5 less than standard (pay details omitted as per instructions).
• Instant background searches are not acceptable; all checks must be fully completed for clearance.
• Fingerprints may be completed out-of-state but candidate pays any associated fees.
• Candidates must comply with all facility and state-specific requirements for clearance and credentialing.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic PACU environment with a supportive team, suitable for nurses with critical care or emergency experience looking for a travel contract in Pennsylvania.