PACU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Job in Philadelphia, PA

Travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140. Join a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and provide high-quality post-operative recovery care in a collaborative, high-acuity healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / PACU RN
• Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19140
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 12/13/2026
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Shift Schedule: Day shift, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
• Schedule Notes: No call, weekends, or holidays
• Setting: High-volume PACU with approximately 30-50 cases per day

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Strong critical care skill set and ability to support ICU-level patient needs
• Experience caring for patients recovering from general anesthesia and moderate sedation

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia recovery care for surgical patients
• Monitor patients following general anesthesia and moderate sedation
• Support pre-op and recovery flow in a high-volume procedural environment
• Maintain effective patient care ratios and deliver attentive bedside monitoring
• Collaborate with the perioperative care team to ensure smooth transitions and positive outcomes
• Use strong ICU and PACU nursing skills to respond to changing patient needs
• Contribute to a dependable, patient-focused healthcare team culture

Location Highlights

Located in North Philadelphia, this travel nursing assignment offers the energy and convenience of a major city setting with easy access to dining, culture, and historic neighborhoods. It’s a great opportunity for a PACU nurse who enjoys a dynamic urban environment and wants to explore more of the Philadelphia healthcare community.

Apply now to take the next step in your PACU nursing career and join a strong post-anesthesia care team in Philadelphia, PA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.