Travel Contract

PACU RN
Bridgeport, WV
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Evenings

$2,231/week

Posted 2 days ago

Overview

Start Date09/14/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftEvenings
Duration14 weeks

Pay

1% higher than average Registered Nurse / Post Anesthesia Care Nurse pay in West Virginia

Estimated total pay

$2,231/week

Estimated taxable pay
$985/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Post Anesthesia Care Nurse (2 years)

License

West Virginia Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other qualifications

References

At least 2 references

Description

PACU RN – Travel Contract | Vivian

Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Beds: 17 (Phase I Recovery Only) Charting System: Epic

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in a high-acuity surgical recovery unit. This is a Phase I PACU with 17 beds, caring for post-operative patients including ICU-level recoveries when needed. Candidates with strong PACU backgrounds are preferred, while ICU or Emergency Department experience is also highly valued.

Requirements

Active RN license
BLS, ACLS & PALS required
Minimum recent PACU experience preferred
ICU or ED experience accepted as strong complementary experience
Epic EMR experience preferred

Unit Highlights

17-bed Phase I PACU (travelers do not cover Phase II)
ICU patients recover in PACU and may be held overnight when ICU beds are unavailable
Care for ventilated, BiPAP, and CPAP patients with Respiratory Therapy support
Continuous cardiac monitoring with RN rhythm interpretation and physician consultation
Dedicated Team Leads provide support and lunch coverage (no patient assignment)

Schedule & Call 12 hr mids 11a-11:30p, weekends as scheduled No self-scheduling Weekend call approximately once every 3 months (Sat–Sun, 7 AM–7 PM) Holiday call on a rotating schedule (maximum one major holiday annually) Floating & Orientation No floating to other units required for travelers Travelers receive a modified unit-specific orientation based on prior experience Hospital-provided surgical scrubs (daily vending system) This assignment is ideal for PACU nurses comfortable managing complex post-anesthesia patients in a collaborative, high-acuity recovery environment using Epi

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.3rating(21 reviews)

15 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I gave Akash a 5 star rating because he deserves it! He has been very helpful and supportive of me while I’m on my assignment. He has answered all of my questions and gave me information that was necessary for my assignment. I highly recommend him and Slate Healthcare.

Cons

None

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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