Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,118 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Memphis, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 15 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Jobs – Memphis, Tennessee

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Memphis, TN (Zip : 38119). Join our healthcare team and provide expert post-anesthesia care in a top-rated recovery unit. Memphis offers a vibrant community, renowned musical heritage, and excellent opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking travel nursing jobs in Tennessee.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Location : Memphis, Tennessee (Zip : 38119)

Healthcare Setting : Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Recovery Unit

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing

Start Date : December 15, 2025

End Date : March 17, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : 10-hour day shifts (9 : 00 AM – 7 : 30 PM)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1810 - $1940

Weekend Requirement : Every other weekend

Call Requirement : One night per week (9 PM – 7 AM) and one weekend per month

Nurse to Patient Ratio : 1 : 2

Unit Size : 14 beds

Charting System : Cerner

Scrub Color : Ceil Blue or White

PACU RN Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Tennessee or compact state

BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

Minimum 1 year of recent PACU or surgical recovery nursing experience

Travel nurse experience preferred

Proficiency with Cerner electronic charting system

Ability to float to other units within nursing skillset

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia care to surgical patients in the PACU

Monitor patient recovery, vital signs, and pain management

Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams for optimal patient outcomes

Respond to emergencies and provide advanced life support as needed

Accurately document patient care using Cerner

Participate in on-call rotations and weekend coverage

Float to other nursing units as required

Apply now to join our Memphis healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #437081. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : PACU

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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