Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,178 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Registered Nurse (RN) – Nationwide Contracts
Assignment Type: Travel Contract/Local Contract

ARMStaffing is seeking experienced and detail-oriented Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurses (RNs) for travel assignments at top hospitals across the country. If you excel in post-op recovery care and are ready for your next adventure, we’re ready to get you there.

Job Description:
As a Travel PACU RN , you’ll care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. You’ll monitor vital signs, manage pain and complications, and ensure safe, smooth transitions from surgery to discharge or inpatient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for pain, consciousness, and complications
• Administer medications, including pain relief and IV fluids
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and recovery staff
• Educate patients and families on post-op instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure adherence to protocols

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred for pediatric PACU
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, or critical care experience
• Strong post-op assessment and emergency response skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced recovery room environment

Why Travel with ARMStaffing?

• Top Travel Pay + Tax-Free Housing & Meal Stipends
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• Private Housing or Housing Allowance
• Full Credentialing & Licensing Reimbursement Support
• 24/7 Recruiter Support
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Apply today to start your next travel nursing journey with ARMStaffing—where your skills make a difference every shift.

ARMStaffing Job ID #37158178. 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: RN:PACU,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel. 

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences. 

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals. 

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K