
PACU RN in Norfolk, Virginia
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Norfolk, VA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,509/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.73
- Weekly
- $2,509
- Yearly (full-time)
- $130,468
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $62.73/hour — 39% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/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, 40 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 Virginia right now
- 950 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia from 6 agencies, 93 of them in Norfolk.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $57.64/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Virginia: $45.00/hour ($93,600/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($130/hour across 33 jobs).
Job description
This 13-week travel contract is for a pediatric PACU registered nurse supporting children recovering from procedures ranging from EGDs, BMTs, MRIs, and tonsillectomies to spinal fusions, cardiac catheterizations, and other complex surgeries. You will provide one-to-one Phase 1 recovery care, support Phase 2 recovery and discharge readiness, manage airways, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and provide discharge teaching. The assignment includes experience with arterial lines, tracheostomies, home ventilators, Precedex drips, chest tubes, drains, and Foley catheters. Direct pediatric PACU experience is required. The schedule includes variable 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts, with on-call coverage for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed. A current flu vaccination is required.
Weather:
Norfolk typically offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with a mix of sunny days, light breezes, and occasional rain. Coastal air can make outdoor walks especially pleasant.
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Job Specifics:
City and State: Norfolk, Virginia
Shift: Variable 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts; typically two 8-hour shifts and two 10-hour shifts per week, with on-call coverage required
Duration: 13 weeks; 36-40 hours per week
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