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Travel PACU RN - $1,796 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Today
  • $1,796 Per Week

Highlights

Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others.

Numbers & Facts

LocationCharlotte, NC

Description

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/21/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.


Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Charlotte, NC | Ambulatory / Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 8-Hour Shifts (mix of 06:00–14:30 and 07:30–16:00) | 4x8 or 5x8 schedule | No call requirement | No weekend requirement

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide pre- and post-operative care across all patient age groups including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
  • Administer and manage discharge instructions, perform medication reconciliation, and obtain operative/procedural consent
  • Start and maintain IVs and perform phlebotomy as required
  • Implement Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol and conduct thorough pain assessment and management
  • Float to other area ambulatory surgery centers as needed on a rare basis
  • Operate in a non-computerized charting environment; complete pre-start modules prior to first day

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of PACU or related RN experience required
  • Active NC RN license or valid Compact nursing license (pending license acceptable for submission)
  • ACLS (ALS), BLS, and PALS certifications required
  • Demonstrated skills in ambulatory/outpatient work setting
  • Proficiency in starting and maintaining IVs
  • Must pass EKG testing prior to start
  • Local candidates are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience in Pedi PACU, Phase I PACU, and/or Phase II Recovery
  • Surgical case experience in ENT (including tonsillectomy), general surgery, and ophthalmology (including cataract extraction and eye trauma)
  • Proficiency with emergency medications, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents; airway assessment and placement of oral/nasal airways
  • Familiarity with general, local, and Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) anesthesia types; experience with pre/post-operative procedures including 12-lead EKG/ECG and follow-up phone calls

Why Join Us

  • First-time travelers are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch your travel nursing career in a supportive outpatient surgical environment
  • Scrubs are provided and orientation is offered on the unit to set you up for success from day one

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #777144. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

 

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

 

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

 

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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