Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,261 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Washington, DC 20007

Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a travel PACU RN assignment in Washington, DC 20007, near Georgetown. Join a dynamic healthcare team and provide compassionate, high-quality post-anesthesia care in one of the city's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
• Location: Washington, DC 20007
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,010 - $2,120
• Charting System: Cerner

Job Requirements

• Active DC RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Registered Nurse experience
• At least 1 completed travel nursing assignment required
• BLS certification required
• Strong Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU or recovery room environment
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions
• Must be comfortable with clinical review and travel nurse submission requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgery
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall recovery progress
• Assess patients for changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Support patient education and discharge readiness after procedures
• Document assessments, interventions, and care coordination accurately in Cerner
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative care team to ensure excellent outcomes
• Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and patient-centered care in the PACU

Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Washington, DC and take the next step in your healthcare 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #516928. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.