Travel PACU Registered Nurse in Kernersville, NC

Category Nursing - RN-PACU Job Type Travel Nestled in the heart of North Carolina, Kernersville offers a wonderful blend of small-town charm and easy access to vibrant city life, making it an ideal destination for nurses seeking both professional and personal adventures. Travel assignments here allow you to experience the state's renowned hospitality, explore historic sites, and enjoy the natural beauty of the Piedmont Triad during your downtime. This travel nursing opportunity places you at a dynamic academic medical center—a setting ideal for expanding your clinical skills and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams. Exposure to advanced pediatric PACU care will enrich your resume and hone your adaptability, while hands-on experience with a variety of surgical specialties and leadership structures deepens your professional knowledge.

Role Responsibilities:

Deliver compassionate, high-quality post-anesthesia care to pediatric patients (ages 0-17) and occasionally adults, covering a range of surgical specialties (except cardiac). Maintain vigilant patient monitoring in an open bay setting, working within a close-knit, supportive team structure. Manage common ICU infusions (heparin, insulin, some cardiac), interpret telemetry, and provide recovery care in collaboration with PACU educators and dedicated support staff. Utilize advanced technology such as EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication systems, and Philips monitors. Practice flexibility including floating to adult care if the unit requires.

Schedule & Support:

Scrubs provided; free parking. Care ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 based on patient acuity. Benefit from dedicated charge nurse/manager support, a unit educator, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications:

Active RN license with BLS and PALS.

PICU or pediatric PACU experience:

Minimum 1 year required, 2 years preferred. At least one prior travel assignment completed. Adaptable, motivated, and effective in a team-oriented environment.

Travel Perks & Benefits:

Tax-advantaged stipends to maximize your take-home pay. Travel assistance to streamline your transitions. Premium compensation, health insurance options, and 401(k) plans. Job security with ongoing nationwide travel opportunities. Grow your skills, broaden your horizons, and make an impact in a community-focused hospital. Apply today and experience both clinical growth and life-changing adventures in North Carolina! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled