PACU RN in Jacksonville, North Carolina
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Jacksonville, NC
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,705/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.14
- Weekly
- $1,625
- Yearly (full-time)
- $84,500
This job pays about $45.14/hour — 11% 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
- 1,631 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in North Carolina from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Jacksonville.
- 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:
This travel contract is designed for a PACU Registered Nurse providing immediate postoperative care in a specialized recovery setting. You will monitor airways, pain levels, vital signs, and recovery needs before patients transition to continued observation. The assignment includes caring for surgical patients, with pediatric operating room experience required. Work three 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with on-call coverage typically one night per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Travelers may float to units with similar or lower acuity when needed. Bring your recovery-room expertise and get ready to make the post-surgery handoff look easy.
Weather:
This time of year in Jacksonville typically brings comfortable, mild days with cooler evenings and generally pleasant conditions for exploring coastal North Carolina. Outdoor plans are often enjoyable, with occasional breezy or rainy days.
Fun Things To Do:
• Coastal Escape: Spend the day at nearby Topsail Island beaches for swimming, shoreline walks, and relaxing by the water.
• Day Trip: Visit Wilmington for its historic riverfront, local shops, restaurants, and scenic walking areas.
• Day Trip: Explore New Bern’s historic district, waterfront views, and distinctive local architecture.
• Outdoor Adventure: Kayak or paddle along the calm waterways and coastal inlets surrounding Jacksonville.
• Local Leisure: Enjoy Jacksonville’s restaurants, parks, and community events during time away from the assignment.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Jacksonville, North Carolina
Shift: 12-hour days, three shifts per week, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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