Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU / Critical Care – Pennsylvania
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week (Pre-op: 6:00am-6:30pm or Post-op: 8:00am-8:30pm). On-call requirements include 2 shifts Monday-Friday and 1 weekend shift in a 6-week schedule, plus 1 summer and 1 winter holiday.
Highlights:
- Work in a Level I Trauma Center with diverse patient population including adults and pediatrics
- 28-bed unit with approximately 30 patient visits per day; 2:1 patient ratio
- Wide variety of procedures including trauma, transplants, cardiac cath, interventional radiology, and various surgical specialties
- Experience with advanced equipment including vents, A-lines, Swan-Ganz, vasoactive IV titration
- 13-week assignment with 16 hours of orientation
- Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net; scrubs provided
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license (or compact license) required at time of submission
- Certifications: TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course), PALS, ACLS, BLS – all required
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in Critical Care or PACU
- Level I Trauma experience and ICU background required
- Experience with SICU, MICU, or CTICU strongly preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Pennsylvania fingerprinting and childline clearance required
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- First-time travelers welcome
Additional Details:
- Possible float to GI or Pain Center as needed
- Self-scheduling; block scheduling not available
- Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and cannot be modified after submission
- Compliance requirements include completion of labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Local candidates within 50-mile radius subject to rate differential
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers exceptional clinical exposure in a high-acuity Level I Trauma environment with a comprehensive range of surgical and procedural specialties. You'll gain valuable experience managing complex post-operative and post-procedural patients across all age groups, supported by interdisciplinary teams including pharmacy, social services, and interpretation services. This role is ideal for experienced critical care and PACU nurses seeking to expand their trauma expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient recovery and outcomes.