Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Winchester, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Winchester, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 26 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel: RN PACU (3x12's - Days) (26-Weeks)

Location

Winchester, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | 26-Week Assignment | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (9:00 AM – 9:00 PM) | 36 Hours Weekly Guaranteed | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting, managing patients ranging from pediatric (6 months) through geriatric populations
• Monitor and assess patients in pre-operative and post-operative phases, maintaining a 2:1 patient ratio in a 16-bed unit
• Titrate drips and manage complex patient presentations including cardiac and procedural cases such as TAVR
• Document all patient care activities accurately using Epic EMR
• Fulfill weekend requirements of 1 Saturday/Sunday per month (2x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and second call coverage one weekend per month (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Float to sister units as needed to support staffing, including an on-campus surgery center as case volume shifts

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia State RN License or Compact Nursing License
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU nursing
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR (required)
• Availability for holiday coverage including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (preferred)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience titrating drips in a post-anesthesia or critical care environment
• Background in cardiac procedural nursing, including TAVR cases
• Comfort managing a broad patient acuity range from procedural to cardiac care

Why Join Us

• Work in Winchester, Virginia — a vibrant city nestled in the Shenandoah Valley, offering year-round outdoor adventure, acclaimed dining, wineries, breweries, and rich cultural experiences just two hours from Washington, D.C.
• Join a well-established PACU team in a structured travel assignment with guaranteed weekly hours and a defined 26-week contract