Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,930 to $2,002 per week in Winston-Salem, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $1,930 to $2,002 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with TalentBurst, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27101!

JOB DESCRIPTION
RN - Peds PACU

● About Facility:
o 885 licensed beds
o Level 1 Trauma Designation
o Teaching Hospital – Yes, Academic Medical Center
o Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 20 bays
▪ Average census 30-40 patients per day
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year required, 2 years preferred in the critical care peds space
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? No, must have completed at least one travel assignment
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Serves primarily pediatric patients (ages 0–17); primarily inpatient but also outpatient
o Covers most surgical specialties, with the exception of cardiac
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:1; 1:2 acuity dependent
● Required Certification:
o BLS, PALS
● Skills required:
o Vented patients go straight to the ICU, would rarely see BiPAP patients
o Comfortable managing gtts you would commonly see in the ICU—heparin, insulin, sometimes cardiac
o Limited use of BiPAP, primarily in post-operative settings
o Occasionally cares for adult patients based on unit needs
o Self-motivated, resourceful—asks for help if doesn't know the answer to something, team player, open bay unit so works in a "all hands on deck” mentality
● Support within the Department:
o Transporter
o HUC/Receptionist
o PACU educator
o Dedicated charge/manager that does not take patients
o No phlebotomy
o Anesthesia available 24/7
o Nurses responsible for telemetry monitoring
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicel
o Monitors: Philips
● Floating: If yes, where?
o Occasionally care for adult patient but they would be brought to their unit
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO day with facility
o 2 precepted shifts
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: scrubs provided
o Parking: Free

CUSTOM FIELDS
Shift
12hr Day Shift - 36
Shift Information
0900-2100
On Call, Call Back Requirements
4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period
Weekend Rotation
nights, weekends, and holidays included in call rotation (4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period)
Holiday Requirements
nights, weekends, and holidays included in call rotation (4-5 call shifts in an 8 week period)
Floating Requirements
Occasionally care for adult patient

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Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About TalentBurst, Inc.

TalentBurst Health  stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, TalentBurst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At TalentBurst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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