PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Wilmington, NC

PACU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Assignment in Wilmington, NC

Travel PACU RN opportunity in Wilmington, North Carolina: join a fast-paced Post Anesthesia Care Unit providing high-quality postoperative care across adult, pediatric, and select ICU-level recoveries.

Join a dynamic Post Anesthesia Care Unit where every shift offers variety, teamwork, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients as they recover from surgery. This PACU nursing role supports a fast-paced recovery environment with a diverse patient population, including adults, pediatrics, and select ICU-level recoveries. If you thrive in high-acuity settings and enjoy working with a collaborative clinical team, this travel nurse assignment offers an engaging next step in your nursing career. Wilmington, NC offers a welcoming coastal setting with a vibrant historic downtown, scenic river views, and easy access to beaches and outdoor recreation.

Job Details

• Specialty: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
• Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse - PACU RN
• Location: Wilmington, NC
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Setting: Phase 1 Recovery Unit with Phase 2 recovery responsibilities
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,490 - $1,570
• Call: Once every 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to nearby overflow areas, including short stay
• Weekend Coverage: Varies
• Orientation: Individualized orientation based on experience level
• Charting: Epic

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU RN experience required
• Previous travel nurse experience required
• ICU experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 PACU recovery
• Comfort caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to manage patients with advanced monitoring and recovery needs
• Open to floating within or near the facility as needed
• Must be adaptable, team-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality postoperative nursing care for patients recovering from anesthesia
• Monitor and assess patients in Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery
• Care for patients arriving from the OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI, and ICU
• Support recovery for surgical specialties including thoracic, vascular, neuro, ortho, plastics, ENT, urology, gynecology, bariatrics, and pediatric cases
• Manage patients requiring close observation, including those with more complex recovery needs
• Use advanced clinical judgment to determine readiness for discharge to Phase 2, home, the post-op tower, or ICU
• Collaborate with physicians, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe patient outcomes
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record and communicate effectively with the care team
• Maintain a calm, reassuring presence for patients and families during the recovery process

Apply now to explore this PACU travel nursing job in Wilmington, NC and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

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.