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PACU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Everett, Washington

PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Everett, WA: join a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center, support post-anesthesia recovery, and work with a collaborative perioperative team.

Bring your post-anesthesia expertise to a high-acuity surgical team in Everett, Washington, a vibrant coastal city known for its waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to the greater Seattle area. This travel PACU nursing opportunity offers the chance to support a busy Level II Trauma Center serving a diverse patient population while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team. If you enjoy a fast-paced recovery environment and take pride in delivering excellent perioperative care, this role is a great fit.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
• Setting: Level II Trauma Center
• Location: Everett, WA 98201
• Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Shift: 4x10-hour evening shifts (10:30 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Shifts Per Week: 4
• Shift Duration: 10 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990 - $2,090
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 30 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 70 hours per 2-week period
• Weekend Coverage: Minimal; may include approximately 1 weekend shift per schedule period
• Call: Not required

Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in hand at submission; compact license required
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU or closely related perioperative nursing experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Experience with Epic preferred
• Ability to care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong knowledge of pre-op, PACU, phase II recovery, and outpatient surgical workflows
• Experience with conscious sedation, pain management, discharge education, and post-procedure monitoring preferred
• Comfort working in a fast-paced trauma and surgical environment
• References required during the compliance process prior to start
• Ability to float as needed between nearby sister facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate recovery care for post-anesthesia patients in the PACU
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall post-op stability
• Support recovery for a wide range of procedures including vascular, general, orthopedic, pediatric, urology, gynecology, neuro/spine, ENT, plastics, thoracic, trauma, bariatric, and interventional radiology cases
• Perform pre-op and post-op assessments and collaborate with the surgical care team
• Administer medications, manage IVs, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Prepare patients and families with discharge instructions and recovery guidance
• Document accurately in Epic and maintain compliance with ASPAN standards
• Work closely with interdisciplinary support teams to promote efficient patient flow
• Adapt quickly to a high-volume surgical environment with daily census demands

Apply now to join this travel PACU RN opportunity in Everett, Washington and take the next step in your perioperative nursing 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.