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American Traveler

Travel RN - PACU

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What they do

A PACU Registered Nurse cares for patients as they recover from surgery and anesthesia. Works in hospital recovery rooms, monitoring and caring for post-operative patients, and communicating with patients' family members. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, as part of a PACU nursing team.

$85,466 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)

-1% projected decline

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 5x8hrs
Hours:
40 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 21, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring a PreOp/PACU RN for a level I trauma center requiring at least two years of PreOp experience and a District of Columbia RN license. Details Level I trauma center hospital setting PreOp and PACU patient care with complex surgical cases Schedule of 4x10s or 5x8s totaling 40 hours per week On-call responsibilities possible Requirements Active RN license in the District of Columbia required, no pending licenses accepted Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program required BSN highly desired Minimum 2 years PreOp experience required in a hospital setting, surgicenter experience not accepted AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required CPAN, TNCC, and CCRN certifications highly desirable Ability to think critically and work independently required Additional Information Monitor post-operative patients' recovery and consciousness levels from anesthesia and communicate updates to the medical team Obtain and record patient vital signs and observe for anesthesia side effects Administer medication for pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms as prescribed Maintain accurate EMR charting, patient files, and medical records Educate patients and families on post-surgery care Must reside within 50 miles of the facility