Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,440 per week in Seattle, WA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Seattle, WA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,440 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

Job Title: PACU Registered Nurse Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: PACU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours (05:30 - 16:00) Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an ICU or high acuity PACU setting License: Active nursing license required Certifications: ACLS and BCLS required; CCRN and CPI preferred Must-Have: - Strong critical thinking skills - Flexibility to work weekends as required - Willingness to train in PACU for those with ICU experience Description: This position is for a PACU Registered Nurse. The shift is 4x10 hours, including weekends with variable days off. Candidates must have at least 2 years of ICU experience or 2+ years in a high acuity PACU. First-time travelers with strong ICU experience are accepted. Weekends are required unless specified otherwise in the schedule. The unit has a high acuity patient population aged 12 and older. It offers a fast-paced environment, receiving patients from various areas post-procedure after sedation. Unstable ICU patients are directed to the unit. The role involves procedures such as TEE, cardioversion, epidural block placement, and lumbar injections. Nurses should demonstrate strong critical thinking and clinical skills. The unit is open to training nurses from ICU backgrounds in the PACU environment. Preferred candidates have a university level of care experience. The role includes patient care responsibilities for adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations. Daily patient census ranges from 60 to 80. Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2 during the day and night shifts. The unit is supported by various interdisciplinary services, ensuring comprehensive patient care. Special equipment and procedures may be required, with a focus on critical care skills.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam