PACU | RN

GHR Healthcare

  • Roanoke, VA
  • $1,780-1,910 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
PACU Registered Nurse – Travel Nursing Job in Roanoke, VA (Night Shift)
Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Roanoke, Virginia (zip code 24014). Join a leading healthcare team in a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit, supporting a variety of surgical specialties in the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy vibrant city amenities and outdoor adventures while working in one of the top Virginia nursing jobs.
PACU RN Job Details – Roanoke, VA
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Healthcare Setting: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit), supporting inpatient, outpatient, endoscopy, ICU, vascular, OB, cardiac, and interventional radiology patients
  • Shift: 3x12-hour night shifts (18:45 – 07:15)
  • Hours per Week: 36
  • Start Date: October 6, 2025
  • End Date: January 5, 2026
  • Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 (Virginia travel nursing job)
  • Weekend Coverage: Required
  • Call: Assigned per signup sheet
  • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,780 - $1,910
PACU Registered Nurse Qualifications
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Virginia or compact state
  • Minimum 1 year of recent PACU and ICU nursing experience (both required)
  • Prior travel nurse experience required
  • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (CCRN and NIHSS preferred)
  • Proficiency with EPIC electronic charting
  • Trauma Level II experience required; Level I preferred
  • Ability to work at least 1 holiday during assignment (2 holidays for winter contracts)
  • COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
  • Must reside more than 100 miles from facility (no local candidates)
PACU RN Responsibilities
  • Deliver expert post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population: adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
  • Support a broad range of surgical specialties: trauma, ICU, bariatric, breast, colorectal, dental, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, urology, and more
  • Perform advanced clinical skills: airway assessment, central line and chest tube management, ventilator care, blood product administration, pain assessment, and medication reconciliation
  • Document and manage patient care using EPIC EMR
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response
  • Participate in call rotation and provide weekend coverage as scheduled
  • Ensure compliance with hospital policies and complete all required orientation modules
Experience the best of Virginia travel nursing in Roanoke’s welcoming community. Grow your healthcare career in a top-tier PACU environment—apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in Roanoke, VA!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com
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