TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19141!
Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – Pennsylvania
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts, 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM, with on-call requirements. Includes 2 on-call shifts Monday-Friday (8 hours each) and 1 on-call 12-hour shift on weekends within a 6-week schedule. Summer and winter holiday on-call coverage required.
Highlights:
- Level I Trauma Center environment with comprehensive case mix including post-surgical and post-procedural care for adults and pediatrics
- Diverse clinical exposure: transplant, craniotomies, cardiac cath procedures, GI procedures, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and trauma cases
- 13-week assignment with 16 hours of orientation; first-time travelers welcome
- Charting system: Cerner Aecis Surgi Net; scrubs provided by facility
- Patient ratio of 2:1 with 12 PACU rooms serving approximately 30 daily visits
- Potential float to related units including GI or pain center as needed
Requirements:
- Current Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience; Critical Care or PACU experience required
- Level I Trauma Center experience and ICU background required
- Certifications: TNCC (Trauma), ACLS, PALS, and BLS required
- Previous travel experience required; SICU, MICU, and CTICU experience preferred
- Charge experience and Epic charting experience preferred
- Pennsylvania fingerprinting and child abuse clearances required
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Must complete compliance labs within 48 hours of contract signing
- Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application; post-submission requests cannot be accommodated
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers exceptional clinical diversity in a fast-paced Level I Trauma Center setting where you'll care for a full spectrum of patients from pediatrics to geriatrics. Work alongside an interdisciplinary team supported by interpretation services, social services, and pharmacy while developing expertise across surgical specialties including transplant, neurosurgery, cardiac procedures, and trauma. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced PACU nurses seeking to expand their skill set in a high-acuity environment with comprehensive resources and support.