Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

• Specialty:
  PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing – Day Shift – Washington, DC (20010)

13-week travel RN opportunity for experienced PACU Registered Nurses in Washington, DC — Day shift; DC RN license, ACLS & BLS required. Ideal for PACU RN / Perioperative RN / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN candidates looking for high-acuity travel nursing assignments in Washington, DC.

Join a dynamic perioperative team as a PACU Registered Nurse in the heart of Washington, DC! This 13-week travel contract offers the chance to provide high-acuity post-anesthesia care in a modern, fast-paced environment. Located in the vibrant 20010 zip code, you'll enjoy easy access to the city's museums, dining, parks and professional development opportunities while advancing your travel nursing career.

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,990 – $2,100 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 — Washington DC nursing jobs / DC travel nursing jobs
• Unit: Third Floor PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) — PACU RN / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN role
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 29, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing (On-Site) — Travel RN
• Schedule: Day shifts, block scheduling (4x10-hour shifts; possible start times: 6:00–16:30, 7:30–18:00, 9:00–19:30, 10:00–20:30, 11:00–21:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Weekend/On-Call: No weekends, no on-call
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Snapshot: 11 rooms; average daily census ~40
• Floating: May float to main OR if census permits (perioperative RN support)
• EMR/Charting: Cerner (preferred)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years recent PACU RN or post-anesthesia care experience including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling/labeling, and general PACU procedures
• License: Active DC RN license required (pending accepted with proof at submission; must be active/in-hand prior to start)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA)
• EKG Competency: Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall and 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Clinical Skills: Phase I PACU care, dysrhythmia recognition/management, pain assessment & management, isolation precautions/PPE, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring
• Preferred: Trauma Level I experience and Cerner EMR experience
• Vaccination Requirement: Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
• References: Two (2) supervisor references required

• Deliver safe, high-quality post-anesthesia care as a PACU Registered Nurse / Perioperative RN, including airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and patient stabilization after anesthesia
• Perform focused post-op assessments, manage pain and nausea/vomiting, and escalate changes in condition using evidence-based perioperative and PACU protocols
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias and emergent situations following ACLS standards (PACU RN dysrhythmia management)
• Administer medications and blood products per policy; adhere to strict infection prevention and isolation precautions
• Ensure accurate specimen handling, labeling, and documentation to support patient safety and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate timely, patient-centered perioperative care
• Support perioperative throughput and patient flow; float to main OR when needed based on unit census
• Document care clearly and completely in the EMR (Cerner preferred) and participate in unit-based safety and quality improvement initiatives

• Competitive weekly pay for travel RN assignments
• Day-shift schedule with no weekends or on-call—work/life balance for travel nurses
• Opportunity to gain high-acuity PACU and perioperative experience in a major urban medical center
• Professional growth and networking in…