PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Portsmouth, NH
Compensation
$1,640.00 - 1,730.00/week
PACU RN Details
Location
Address : Portsmouth, NH, 03801
Job Description
Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Portsmouth, NH | 13-Week Contract
Bring your PACU nursing experience to a 13-week travel RN assignment in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Care for pediatric and adult patients in a collaborative post-anesthesia team with varied surgical cases.
Travel RN Job Details
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts; scheduled days vary with procedure volume, with rotating weekends and call
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,640–$1,730
- Unit: 10-bay Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) caring for pediatric and adult patients, including trauma and a wide range of surgical cases
- Call: Rotates among weekdays, Fridays, and 24-hour weekend shifts. A 30-minute response is required, including being dressed and ready to receive a patient.
- Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire, is a charming coastal New England city known for its historic character, walkable downtown, waterfront setting, and local dining.
Travel PACU Nurse Requirements
- At least 2 years of nursing experience in a hospital setting
- Recent PACU nursing experience, including pediatric PACU experience in a Level II or higher setting
- Active New Hampshire RN license required at submission
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- ICU or emergency department experience and CPAN certification are preferred
- Flexibility to float to Endoscopy or the Surgery and Diagnostic Center as needed
- Upbeat, compassionate, patient-focused approach and a willingness to support the team
PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide attentive post-anesthesia care to pediatric and adult patients recovering from surgery and procedures.
- Assess patients, monitor recovery, and respond promptly to changes in clinical condition.
- Support safe recovery across a varied caseload, including cases ranging from routine procedures to complex surgery and trauma.
- Coordinate care and communicate effectively with the interdisciplinary team during patient transitions.
- Participate in rotating call coverage and meet the required response time.
- Adapt to changing unit needs and assist in designated areas when required.
Apply now for this travel PACU RN opportunity in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.