PACU RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Walla Walla, Washington

PACU RN travel assignment in Walla Walla, WA with a short-term acute care hospital and Level III Trauma Center. Join a collaborative perioperative team in the Pacific Northwest and deliver high-quality post anesthesia care in a patient-centered environment. Walla Walla offers a welcoming community and a scenic Pacific Northwest setting that make it an appealing place to work and explore.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Location: Walla Walla, Washington
• Setting: Short-term acute care hospital / Level III Trauma Center
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour schedule
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Shifts Per Week: 5
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280-$2,400
• Charting System: Epic
• Schedule Notes: No on-call, no weekends, and block scheduling available
• Float Requirement: May float between Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU
• Patient Ratio: 1-3

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in good standing; compact license must be in hand at submission if applicable
• At least 1 year of PACU, Pre-Op, or Post-Op nursing experience required
• Experience in perioperative nursing and recovery care across all phases of the surgical patient journey
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to care for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Strong clinical background with patient ratio experience in the 1-5 range
• Flexibility to support a variety of procedural and recovery cases

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality recovery care to patients in Pre-Op, PACU, and Post-Op settings
• Monitor patients following anesthesia and procedural interventions
• Perform comprehensive assessments and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support recovery by managing pain, sedation, airway needs, and discharge readiness
• Prepare patients and families with clear education and post-procedure instructions
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Document accurately in Epic and maintain compliance with unit standards
• Contribute to a calm, efficient, and compassionate recovery environment

Apply now for this PACU RN travel nursing opportunity in Walla Walla, Washington, and join a team committed to exceptional perioperative care.

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.