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PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Midlothian, Virginia

PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Midlothian, VA, near Richmond. Join a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit and deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care across diverse surgical cases.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
• Location: Midlothian, Virginia area, just outside greater Richmond
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 4x10-hour shifts or 3x12-hour shifts available
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Shift Window: 5:30 AM to 10:00 PM
• Call Requirement: 4 weeknight call shifts per 6-week schedule, plus 1 weekend 24-hour call shift
• Patient Population: Neonates through geriatrics
• Case Mix: Orthopedics, breast, urology, gynecology, vascular, general surgery, ENT, and plastics

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Virginia or compact licensure eligibility
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU nursing experience required
• Experience with pre-op admission, post-anesthesia recovery, same-day discharge, and IV insertion
• Ability to support both PACU recovery and pre-op care as needed
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical services environment

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate patient care in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Perform thorough pre-op and post-op assessments and monitor recovery status
• Support same-day surgery discharge workflows and provide patient education as appropriate
• Insert IVs and manage patient care needs according to unit standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical care team
• Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and prioritize care appropriately
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold safe nursing practices
• Contribute to efficient patient flow in a busy surgical recovery setting

Why This Travel PACU RN Opportunity

• Great opportunity for experienced perioperative nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Virginia
• Convenient Midlothian location with easy access to Richmond healthcare opportunities
• Varied surgical case mix and a dynamic post-op recovery environment

Apply now to join a respected PACU nursing team in Midlothian, Virginia and take the next step in your travel RN career.

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.