PACU Registered Nurse
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia

Job Opportunity: PACU Registered Nurse

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM) with on-call responsibilities
• On-call: Average 3 on-call shifts every 6 weeks, including weekend, Friday, and weeknight rotations; one summer and one winter on-call shift included
• Patient Population: Adults and Pediatrics
• Floating: Possible float to Tabor GI or pain center
• Charting System: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net
• Scrubs Provided
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• First-time travelers welcome

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, with PACU experience within the last year
• Trauma experience
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including PA PATCH search (required separately)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks upon hire
• Education Verification: Official transcript acceptable; diploma not accepted
• State-Specific:

  • Pennsylvania Child Abuse Search within 12 months of start
  • Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Fingerprint Results within 12 months of start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 2 months of start
  • Fit test (3M 1870+ model) within 12 months prior to start (must be completed before start)
  • Current Tdap vaccine or titer
  • Negative TB test (Qgold or TSPOT within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella vaccination or positive titer documentation (with exemptions for candidates born before 1957)
  • 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/1/2025 - 4/1/2026)
• COVID-19: Vaccination no longer required prior to start; medical/religious exemptions accepted with masking requirements

Orientation and Training

• Facility-specific modules assigned and must be completed prior to orientation (approx. 6 hours)
• Signed acknowledgment of Joint Commission Safety Manual and pass/fail testing acknowledgment required

Additional Notes

• Return to Office (RTO) documentation required at time of submission; no late submissions accepted
• Candidates must pass all required background and health screenings prior to start
• Facility will not allow start with pending results for fingerprinting or child abuse search
• Candidates failing the dysrhythmia exam during orientation will have their contract canceled

This position is ideal for experienced PACU or critical care nurses with trauma and ICU backgrounds seeking a 13-week travel assignment with a structured on-call schedule and comprehensive credentialing requirements.