PACU RN
Wilmington, NC
The Judge Group
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,907/weekOverview
- Start Date09/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationPsychiatric749 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$360/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,547/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Retention bonus
Description
Facility
Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Specialty
PACU
Job Type
Nursing
Employment
Travel/Contract
Shift
Night (3x12 Hours) 19:00 7:00
Contract Group
Novant Health
Block Schedule
No
Pay When Paid
No
Job Description
Facility can offer 13 week contract up until the end of February!
RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR.
*May recover Surgical patients in the ICU setting*
REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2
Traveler Experience: REQUIRED
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes. If a traveler lives less than 50 miles from the facility, they can inquire through their recruiter what the ?local rate? is for the role they are interested in.
Skills: Phase 1-2 PACU. Must have some ICU experience (1-2 ratings on checklist for a screen through). They will NOT be floating to the ICU, just often upgrade and manage this level of care in PACU. Additionally, we do send a PACU RN to the STICU to recover patients
Certs: ACLS, BCLS, PALS.
PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Charge Nurse Experience, Conscious Sedation, FHM, ICP, Telemetry, Vents, ICU background exp prior to PACU and Pediatric Experience.
JOB DETAILS:
Ratios: 1:2
Shift: 3x12 7p-7a
RTO: 7 days MAX;
Call Requirement: once every four weeks
Float Requirement: Float to areas of overflow patients (typically over to surgical short stay)
Weekend Requirement: Varies
** Contract staff will be assigned and expected to work a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team. Contract staff may be required to report to work during a catastrophic event, mass casualty or disaster. Consolidation to the Centralized Office mid contract may occur and the contract staff may be preassigned to units as needed
PATIENT DIAGNOSES:
Vascular and Endovascular
Neurosurgery and Orthopedics
Gynocology and Urology
General and Bariatric
Plastics and ENT
Opthamoogy
Children - T&A, Ears, Hernias, Cleft Lip/Palate
Phase II - when that unit is full
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS:
Phase 1 Recovery Unit that provides observation and care of the patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia. We receive patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI and patients that are ICU who need to be recovered before being admitted to the units.
PACU is a varied and challenging practice environment where recovery may take 30 to 90 minutes, depending on when patient reaches the criteria for discharge to Phase ll, home, post op tower or ICU.
Nights and w/ends we recover as well as discharge Phase II patients. Also, have overnight patients, that are tower and/or ICU.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Cardiac Monitor - Blood pressure, heart rate, respirations, O2 saturation, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers for vascular checks, fetal heart monitor, EKOS, SCD pumps, wound vacs
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): Pyxis, EPIC, Perfect Serve
SCHEDULING TYPE: Schedule Committee
ORIENTATION: New hires receive a comprehensive, individualized orientation tailored to their experience and skill level.
SCRUBS: Navy
*** INTERNAL NOTES ***
***MUST HAVE ICU EXPERIENCE*** Unit will screen candidates with ratings 1-2
New hires receive a comprehensive, individualized orientation tailored to their experience and skill level.
We are open 24/7 - staff based on the need of the OR.
Facility
New Hanover Regional Medical Center
4 nurses recommend working with New Hanover Regional Medical Center

- Psychiatric
- 749 beds
Employer
The Judge Group
Judge Healthcare, a division of The Judge Group, bridges the talent divide for companies and organizations
across the healthcare ecosystem, providing resources and specialized roles such as travel nurses, allied health
professionals, locum tenens, and more. Judge’s seasoned recruiters are fluent in the trends, technologies, and
regulations shaping today’s healthcare environment, and use this knowledge to pair the right staffing solutions
with the right talent.
About Wilmington, NC
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Wilmington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Wilmington is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary factor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Summer average high: 89°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 58°F, average low: 36°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Wilmington, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in the off-peak tourist seasons.
- Wilmington is car-friendly, with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options are limited, but there are some bus routes available.
- Wilmington has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen from the many trees and plants in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Wilmington.
- Wilmington offers a variety of activities including exploring the historic downtown area, visiting museums, enjoying fresh seafood at local restaurants, and engaging in outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing.
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