Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Asheville, NC

Assist with a broad range of adult and pediatric endoscopic procedures including EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EBUS, Bronchoscopy, ION Navigational Bronchoscopy, stent placements, PEG placement, and more. Why Join Us Opportunity to work within a high-volume, regionally recognized acute care facility offering exposure to a wide range of advanced endoscopic and procedural specialties.

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU / Pre-Op / Endoscopy

Location

Asheville, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday–Friday | Four 9-hour shifts per week | Projected Start: September 15, 2026 | On-call requirements apply (see details below)

Key Responsibilities

• Rotate across Pre-Op, PACU, and Procedure RN roles within the Endoscopy unit based on daily assignment needs
• Provide pre-operative nursing care and patient preparation in a multi-bed pre-op setting
• Deliver post-anesthesia recovery care in the PACU, monitoring patients following endoscopic and procedural interventions
• Assist with a broad range of adult and pediatric endoscopic procedures including EGD, Colonoscopy, ERCP, EBUS, Bronchoscopy, ION Navigational Bronchoscopy, stent placements, PEG placement, and more
• Operate and assist with specialized equipment including Olympus Scopes, ERBE, Medivator, ION, Boston Scientific, and Cook devices; document care using Cerner EMR
• Participate in on-call coverage as assigned — expected to include approximately 6 weeknight call shifts and 2 twenty-four-hour weekend call shifts per 6-week scheduling period; requirements may be less but will not exceed these amounts

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a Compact State
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant RN experience in PACU, Pre-Op, or Endoscopy
• This is a travel position; candidates should be prepared to remain local to the assignment for the duration of the contract rather than commuting daily from a permanent residence

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Pediatric endoscopy experience (patients ranging from under 1 year to 18 years of age)
• Pulmonary endoscopy experience including bronchoscopy-related procedures
• Endoscopy technician experience

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work within a high-volume, regionally recognized acute care facility offering exposure to a wide range of advanced endoscopic and procedural specialties
• Join a collaborative unit known for a supportive team environment in one of the most scenic and culturally vibrant cities in the Southeast