Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,635 to $1,736 per week in Wilkes Barre, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Wilkes Barre, PA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $1,635 to $1,736 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/13/2026

About the Position

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 7/13/2026 Available Shifts: 12 E Pay Rate: $1635.00 - $1736.00

Travel Registered Nurse Post-Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in Wilkes-Barre, PA let you work at the facility, an acute care hospital with a dedicated nursing staff and a strong focus on emergency readiness and patient-centered care 1. You will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia, assess vital signs, and document in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Required qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active Pennsylvania RN license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and recent PACU or acute care nursing experience. Recommended skills include Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification, strong clinical assessment, proficiency with EMR systems, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 assistance. Apply now to join this Travel Registered Nurse Post-Anesthesia Care Unit assignment in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS; PALS
SSN Required
DOB Required **PACU/ICU experience required

Facility Location
Located along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre is only hours from major cities like New York and Philadelphia. For the nature lovers, this town is just a short drive from the Pocono Mountains and includes several natural parks. Wilkes-Barre was recently revitalized as a “Walk-To-Everything” lifestyle. The downtown area offers a wide array of shops, restaurants and a movie theater. 
Hospitals Located Near Wilkes-Barre:
• Wilkes-Barre General Hospital
• Richard & Marion Pearsall Heart Hospital
• Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center
• Penn State Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
• First Hospital Wyoming Valley

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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Requirements

Registered Nurse, PACU Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: ACLS; BLS; PALS SSN Required DOB Required **PACU/ICU experience required

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!