Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania
Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts (11:00 AM - 11:30 PM) with call coverage. Includes 2 on-call shifts Monday-Friday (8-hour shifts) and 1 on-call shift (12 hours) on the weekend within a 6-week schedule. One summer and one winter on-call holiday required.
Highlights:
- Level I Trauma Center with diverse patient population including adults, pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics
- Complex case mix including transplant procedures (liver, kidney), craniotomies, cardiac catheterization, interventional radiology, trauma cases, and general surgical procedures
- 28-bed unit with 2:1 patient ratio and 30 visits per day average volume
- 13-week assignment with 16 hours of orientation provided
- Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net; scrubs provided
- First-time travelers welcome; interdisciplinary support including pharmacy, interpretation services, and social services
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license (or compact license) required at time of submission
- Current certifications: TNCC, PALS, ACLS, and BLS required
- Minimum 2-3 years of recent 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
- Proficiency with charting systems and comfort with ventilators, A-lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, drains, vasoactive IV titration, and other critical equipment
- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
- Pennsylvania fingerprinting and childline clearance required within specified timeframes
- Any requested time off must be submitted at time of application
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers exposure to a wide variety of high-acuity cases in a fast-paced Level I Trauma environment, providing excellent professional development opportunities. You'll work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional post-operative and post-procedural care across all age groups. The facility welcomes first-time travelers and provides comprehensive orientation and support to ensure your success in this dynamic clinical setting.