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

Why Join Us Work in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, just two hours from Washington, D.C., with access to state parks, national landmarks, acclaimed dining, wineries, breweries, and rich cultural attractions year-round. Key Responsibilities Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to patients ranging from pediatric (6 months) through geriatric populations in a 16-bed PACU unit.

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU (3x12's – Days) (26-Week Contract)

Location

Winchester, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Full-Time | Days | 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM | 36 Hours Guaranteed Per Week | 26-Week Assignment | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to patients ranging from pediatric (6 months) through geriatric populations in a 16-bed PACU unit
• Monitor and manage patients in Pre-Op and Post-Op phases of surgical care with a 2:1 patient ratio
• Utilize Epic EMR for accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments and interventions
• Float to sister units as needed to provide helping hands support as case volume shifts, including an on-campus surgery center
• Fulfill weekend requirements (one Saturday/Sunday per rotation) and holiday on-call obligations as needed
• Respond to second-call requirements as needed per unit scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia or a valid Compact State License
• Minimum 2+ years of Pre-Op, Post-Op, and PACU RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR (required)
• Ability to wear navy blue scrubs per facility dress code policy

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience titrating drips in a post-anesthesia or critical care setting
• Cardiac nursing experience
• Multi-specialty surgical experience

Why Join Us

• Work in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, just two hours from Washington, D.C., with access to state parks, national landmarks, acclaimed dining, wineries, breweries, and rich cultural attractions year-round
• Gain valuable experience in a well-established PACU unit with a structured 26-week engagement and guaranteed weekly hours