Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU travel assignment. Start date: 08/17/2026. Duration: 8 weeks. Weekly pay range: $2,453-$2,527. Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts (40 hours per week). Work setting: acute care perioperative recovery environment. This position is represented by CNA.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,453-$2,527 per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/17/2026
- Assignment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment
- Work setting: Postoperative recovery/perioperative care
- Represented by: CNA
- Guaranteed hours: contract-based weeks (8)

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to PACU patients across age groups as assigned
- Monitor post-anesthesia recovery, assess vitals, and manage pain control and patient comfort
- Prescribe and implement nursing care based on the nursing process and medical care plan
- Collaborate with physicians and interprofessional team to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and significant others about recovery, discharge planning, and follow-up needs
- Delegate appropriate tasks to other licensed staff according to competence and scope of practice

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license and ability to practice as a RN in the applicable jurisdiction
- PACU or perioperative nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work in a postoperative recovery setting and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
- Strong communication and teaching skills; comfort with discharge planning
- Care for patients across age groups as assigned by unit needs

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 assignment and credentialing support
- Fast credentialing assistance to expedite start
- Potential extension opportunities after the initial contract
- Nationwide travel assignments available through the program

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.