Travel PACU RN - $1,704 per week

Revolution Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/27/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse (Phase I) – North Carolina Start Date: September 27, 2026 Location: Wilmington, North Carolina Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants Schedule: 3x12 hour night shifts, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM | 1:2 patient ratio | Call requirement once every four weeks | Weekend coverage varies Highlights: Phase I Recovery Unit providing post-anesthesia care for a diverse surgical patient population including neurosurgery, orthopedics, bariatrics, ENT, pediatrics, and vascular procedures Opportunity to care for ICU-level acuity patients who are recovered in the PACU setting, requiring strong critical care skills 13-week contract available through end of February with comprehensive, individualized orientation Work with advanced equipment including cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, fetal heart monitors, and ventilators Epic charting system with interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and IV teams 24/7 unit supporting OR needs with recovery times typically ranging from 30-90 minutes Requirements: Active North Carolina or Compact RN license Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required ICU experience required (must have experience managing ICU-level patients) Previous travel nursing experience required Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS Experience with Phase I-II PACU, conscious sedation, arterial line management, ventilated patients, and dysrhythmia recognition Pediatric patient care experience and ability to care for all age groups from infants to geriatrics Willingness to float to surgical short stay areas for overflow patients Flexibility to work Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events as required Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience ICU background prior to transitioning to PACU Experience with fetal heart monitoring, ICP monitoring, telemetry, and pediatric PACU Why It's a Great Opportunity: This position offers a dynamic and challenging PACU environment where you'll utilize both post-anesthesia and critical care skills to care for a wide variety of surgical patients. The unit receives patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and MRI, providing exposure to diverse surgical specialties and acuity levels. You'll be part of a collaborative healthcare team committed to delivering exceptional patient care during the critical recovery phase, with the autonomy to manage complex patients and the support of comprehensive interdisciplinary services. Revolution Healthcare Services Job ID 18902891. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:PACU,19:00:00-07:00:00 About Revolution Healthcare Services At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey. Benefits Medical benefits Referral bonus Weekly pay Holiday Pay 401k retirement plan Mileage reimbursement Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 License and certification reimbursement Guaranteed Hours