PACU | Registered Nurse

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Contract in Vibrant Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19111

PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Northeast Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19111. Join a dynamic perioperative team in an accessible Philadelphia neighborhood and provide high-quality post-anesthesia care in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment.

Overview

The PACU Registered Nurse will support pre-op and Phase 2 recovery care for surgical patients, helping ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate transitions through the perioperative experience. This travel RN role is well-suited for an experienced registered nurse with strong clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and hands-on perioperative nursing experience.

Job Details

• Type: Travel Registered Nurse position
• Specialty: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit / Perioperative Nursing
• Location: Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19111
• Schedule: Day shift
• Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts
• Shifts per Week: 5 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
• Start Date: September 28, 2026
• Setting: Surgical pre-op and Phase 2 recovery unit
• Unit Highlights: 11 bays, average patient flow of 20-35 cases
• Call Requirements: 5 call shifts within a 6-week scheduling period
• Weekend Requirements: Weekend call required
• Holiday Requirements: Yes

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 1 year of PACU, pre-op, or perioperative nursing experience required
• Perioperative experience strongly preferred
• Pre-op and Phase 2 recovery experience preferred
• BLS certification required
• Strong clinical assessment skills, medication review, and patient safety knowledge
• Experience with IV insertion and electronic health record systems such as Epic/Optime preferred
• Comfort working in a fast-paced surgical and post-operative recovery environment

Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative nursing care, including patient assessments and medication review
• Verify consents and prepare patients for surgery
• Deliver Phase 2 post-operative recovery care
• Monitor patients closely for safety, comfort, and readiness for discharge or transfer
• Collaborate with the surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative care teams to support efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols
• Respond to call coverage as scheduled, including weekend and holiday requirements
• Support a high standard of patient-centered care throughout the perioperative journey

Apply now to join this PACU travel nursing opportunity in Northeast Philadelphia, PA 19111.

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.