Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,624 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 01 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Wilmington, North Carolina

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel contract in Wilmington, NC (zip code 28401). Join a leading healthcare team in a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, historic downtown, and welcoming community. This North Carolina nursing job offers excellent lifestyle benefits and professional growth opportunities for experienced RNs.

Travel Nurse Job Details

Location : Wilmington, North Carolina (28401) – North Carolina healthcare jobs

Setting : Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Contract Type : Travel RN contract

Duration : 13 weeks

Start Date : November 24, 2025

End Date : February 23, 2026

Shifts : Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (06 : 45 - 19 : 15)

Hours per Week : 36

Estimated Weekly Salary : $1490-$1530

Patient Ratios : 1 : 2

Call Requirement : Once every four weeks

Float Requirement : May float to surgical short stay unit for overflow

Weekend Requirement : Varies

PACU RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent PACU and ICU nursing experience required

Travel nurse experience required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or compact state (must be in hand at start)

Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALS

Experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 PACU recovery

Skilled in caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient populations

Epic charting experience preferred

Preferred : Charge Nurse experience, conscious sedation, telemetry, vents, pediatric experience, ICU background prior to PACU

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

Provide observation and clinical care for patients recovering from surgical procedures requiring anesthesia

Receive patients directly from OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI, and ICU

Manage and upgrade care for ICU-level patients in PACU as needed

Utilize specialized equipment : cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers, fetal heart monitors, EKOS, SCD pumps, wound vacs

Document patient care using EPIC and other healthcare systems

Float to surgical short stay unit for overflow patients as required

Participate in Storm Team / Hurricane Team response during catastrophic events or disasters

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response

Adhere to fatigue policy : no more than 5 days in a row or 60 hours per week

Complete comprehensive orientation tailored to your nursing experience and skill level

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Wilmington, North Carolina and join our healthcare team dedicated to exceptional patient care!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.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 #425891. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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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