Travel PACU RN - $1,798 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Jacksonville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Jacksonville, NC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Weekends and Holidays Required | On-Call Required (typically 1 night per week, including nights, weekends, and holidays)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and care for patients in an 8-bay Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) immediately following surgery on a 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage patient airways, pain levels, vital signs, and all post-surgical needs until the patient is ready for transport to the next level of care
• Collaborate as part of a team-based Surgical Services unit with a focus on patient safety and patient satisfaction
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Float to units of like acuity or less as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of one year of Main Hospital PACU experience required
• Pediatric (Peds) experience in the OR required
• Active BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required and in hand at time of submission
• Current Nursys report dated within the past 7 days must be included with submittal
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at time of submission; RTO submitted after presentation will not be honored

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a high-acuity, fast-paced surgical services environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage diverse post-surgical patient populations including pediatric patients

Why Join Us

• Work alongside board-certified surgeons and experienced clinical staff utilizing the latest surgical technology and equipment
• Join a collaborative, team-based unit with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional patient care and safety

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #765687. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric's mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others