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Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 8-Week Contract in Everett, Washington

Join a skilled post-anesthesia care team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Everett, WA. This 8-week travel nursing assignment offers a consistent evening schedule in a Level II Trauma Center serving pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients while following ASPAN standards. Everett provides easy access to Puget Sound, waterfront recreation, scenic parks, and the greater Seattle area—an appealing destination for professional growth and Pacific Northwest adventure.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Nursing Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and perioperative nursing
• Assignment Type: 8-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Everett, Washington
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour evening shifts, approximately 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week; 70 guaranteed hours per two-week period
• Weekend Requirement: No regular weekend requirement; occasional weekend coverage may be included based on scheduling needs
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Pediatric patients age 1 and older, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990–$2,090

PACU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse (RN) experience, preferably in PACU, pre-operative, or post-operative recovery
• Current Washington Registered Nurse license or a compact license held in hand at submission
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
• Experience caring for patients recovering from general, orthopedic, vascular, thoracic, neurological, pediatric, gynecological, urological, ENT, ophthalmology, trauma, and other surgical procedures
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting is preferred
• Ability to float when needed between nearby affiliated locations
• Strong patient assessment, communication, clinical judgment, and patient education skills

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care in pre-operative, post-operative, Phase II recovery, observation, and same-day surgery settings
• Monitor patients recovering from general anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, conscious sedation, and local anesthesia
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, pain, airway concerns, and other post-procedural complications
• Perform pre-operative assessments, review histories and physicals, interpret and communicate relevant laboratory values, and administer pre-operative medications
• Start and maintain IV access, obtain 12-lead ECGs, assist with post-cardiac catheterization and interventional radiology care, and support pacemaker insertion recovery
• Complete medication reconciliation, provide discharge instructions, and deliver patient and family education
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Follow ASPAN standards, organizational policies, and evidence-based practices to promote quality care and patient safety

Travel Nursing Assignment Highlights

• Work in a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center with a broad surgical case mix
• Access supportive interdisciplinary resources, including rapid response, respiratory, pharmacy, radiology, interpretation, and social services teams
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Float expectations provide opportunities to broaden your clinical experience across nearby care settings

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Everett, Washington, and join a collaborative post-anesthesia care team in the Pacific Northwest.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.