Travel PACU RN - $2,231 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Everett, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Travel Nurse RN – 13-Week Assignment in Everett, Washington

Join a rewarding PACU travel nursing job in Everett, Washington, caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a high-volume post-anesthesia care unit near Seattle and the scenic Puget Sound region. As a PACU Registered Nurse, you will support patients recovering from a broad range of surgical and interventional procedures while enjoying access to waterfront attractions, outdoor recreation, and the Cascade foothills.

PACU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990–$2,090
• Location: Everett, Washington
• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Shift: Day shifts, 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 10 hours
• Shifts per Week: 4
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately once every 3 to 4 weeks
• Call: One primary call shift and one secondary call shift during each four-week schedule period
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 2 patients per nurse
• Unit: 29 PACU bays across two floors, supporting approximately 70 operating room, interventional radiology, and cardiovascular lab cases per day
• Charting: Epic
• Floating: May be required between nearby sister facilities

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington or a compact license in hand, as applicable
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or post-anesthesia nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• PALS certification preferred
• Previous experience with Epic charting required
• Experience caring for pediatric patients age 1 and older, adults, and geriatric patients
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Strong clinical knowledge of airway management, dysrhythmia recognition, arterial lines, ventilated patients, IV vasopressors, nerve blocks, spinal and epidural recovery, and medication reversal protocols
• Ability to participate in weekend, call, holiday, and floating requirements as scheduled
• Two professional references covering at least one year of experience within the last three years

PACU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide Phase I PACU care to patients recovering from anesthesia or spinal anesthesia
• Perform comprehensive post-anesthesia assessments and monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, and pain status
• Care for patients recovering from vascular, general, robotic, orthopedic, pediatric, urologic, gynecologic, neurologic, thoracic, cardiovascular, trauma, gastrointestinal, bariatric, ENT, oral, plastic, and ophthalmic procedures
• Manage patients requiring airway support, oral or nasal airways, ventilator care, arterial line monitoring, emergency medications, and IV vasopressors
• Monitor and treat postoperative pain, nausea, dysrhythmias, and other post-anesthesia complications
• Support complex cardiovascular and electrophysiology procedures, including TAVR, Watchman, and EP cases requiring anesthesia
• Provide preoperative support for ICU patients when needed
• Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, respiratory, and interdisciplinary teams
• Safely transfer patients to inpatient units, procedural areas, or discharge while providing thorough handoff communication
• Follow ASPAN standards and maintain accurate documentation in Epic

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Everett, Washington, and join a collaborative healthcare team near the greater Seattle area.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523737. 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: PACU

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