PACU RN in Wilson, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Wilson, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,469/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $40.81
- Weekly
- $1,469
- Yearly (full-time)
- $76,388
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $40.81/hour — 1% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina ($40.56/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina right now
- 1,638 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 45 of them in Wilson.
- Pay in these listings: $19.00 – $86.97/hour, median $51.46/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in North Carolina: $40.56/hour ($84,365/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 129 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a post-anesthesia care unit in Wilson, North Carolina, as a travel PACU RN caring for adult and pediatric surgical patients, excluding neonates. You will monitor patients recovering from general anesthesia, manage post-operative needs, and support safe transitions from recovery. The assignment offers rotating daytime schedules, occasional support within the surgical services area, and a call schedule typically occurring once weekly and every third to fourth weekend. PACU experience, ACLS, and PALS are required; ICU experience and Meditech familiarity are preferred.
Weather:
Wilson typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with crisp mornings, pleasant afternoons, and cool evenings. It is a nice season for exploring local parks, lakes, and nearby communities.
Fun Things To Do:
- Lake Wilson: Enjoy fishing, boating, and relaxing by the water just a short drive from the city.
- Fleming Stadium: Catch a game or experience a piece of Wilson’s local sports history.
- Raleigh Day Trip: Explore the capital city’s museums, restaurants, and cultural attractions about 45 miles away.
- North Carolina Coast Day Trip: Spend a day visiting coastal communities and enjoying the shoreline approximately two hours away.
- University Day Trip: Visit Duke, NC State, UNC Chapel Hill, or East Carolina University, all within approximately an hour to two hours.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Wilson, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour day shifts with rotating times between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM; may include 8-hour or 10-hour shifts as needed
Duration: 13 weeks
Hours: 40 guaranteed hours per week
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