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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Allentown, PA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Allentown, PA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10-Hour Shifts (10:00–20:30) | Onsite | Weekends may be required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
• Assess and manage patient pain, airway, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness in the post-operative setting
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe patient transitions and handoffs
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments and care provided

Required Qualifications

• Active and valid Registered Nurse (RN) state license required at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience, with a background in ICU or strong Emergency Room (ER) experience
• Current and valid clinical certifications required
• PA Fingerprinting (Childline) required prior to start; must be completed at the earliest available date if not already on file within the past 12 months
• Must be available to complete compliance labs within 48 hours of signing
• Must pass a required clinical Pass/Fail exam (candidates have a maximum of 3 attempts)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior PACU experience strongly preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Flexibility to adapt to varying shift needs based on department requirements

Why Join Us

• 13-week contract opportunity with no on-call requirements
• First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to begin your travel nursing career