Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,669 per week

American Traveler 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: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 13, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a PACU position requiring prior ICU experience, ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications, and a NC or compact RN license. Details Hospital-based PACU (Phase I & II Recovery Unit) serving patients post-surgery requiring anesthesia Receives patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, and MRI, as well as ICU patients requiring recovery prior to unit admission Patient population includes vascular/endovascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, general/bariatric, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, and pediatric surgical cases (T&A, ear tubes, hernias, cleft lip/palate) May recover surgical patients in an ICU-level care setting within the PACU, and may be assigned to the STICU to recover patients Patient ratio: 1:2 12-hour day shifts, 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM (3x12), with scheduling determined by OR need Weekend requirement varies On-call required approximately once every four weeks Float to surgical short stay for overflow patients Epic (documentation), Pyxis (medication), and Perfect Serve (communication) are used on this unit Special equipment includes cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers for vascular checks, fetal heart monitors, EKOS, SCD pumps, and wound vacs Requirements Active NC or compact RN license required Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Prior travel nursing experience required Phase I and Phase II PACU experience required ICU experience required (candidates will be screened via skills checklist) Epic EMR experience preferred Additional Information Preferred skills and experience include charge nurse experience, conscious sedation, fetal heart monitoring (FHM), ICP monitoring, telemetry, ventilator management, ICU background prior to PACU, and pediatric experience Orientation is comprehensive and individualized based on the nurse's experience and skill level Navy scrubs required Contract staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team and may be required to report during catastrophic events, mass casualty incidents, or disasters Unit consolidation to a centralized office may occur mid-contract, with possible reassignment to other units as needed RTO requests after booking are not permitted and cannot be arranged onsite; call-offs or unapproved time off may result in contract cancellation Local candidates are accepted; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility should inquire with their recruiter about the local rate First-time travelers are not eligible for this position American Traveler Job ID P-683744. 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: Travel RN - PACU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.