Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,345 per week in Alexandria, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Alexandria, VA
Agency: Care Career
Pay: $2,345 per week
Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 10 Weeks
Start Date: 7/6/2026

About the Position

PACU nursing involves the care of patients who are recovering from surgery, particularly when the application of anesthesia is involved. Once the patient sufficiently recovers from the effects of the anesthesia, he/she is typically transferred to the appropriate ward or discharged from the hospital. PACU nurses are typically responsible for providing patient care during the immediate postoperative recovery period. He/she typically have training in basic life support measures, airway management, acute surgical wound care, catheter procedures and the special requirements associated with anesthesia. PACU nurses may also be trained in the use of cardiac life support equipment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• Core Mandatory Exam - Nursing
• Core Mandatory Part I
• Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing)
• Core Mandatory Part III
• PACU - Skills
• RN - PACU - Acute A
• RN - Pharmacology A
• RN - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• RN State License