GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/20/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Jobs – Washington, DC Healthcare Assignment
Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel healthcare assignment in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). Join a leading healthcare team in the nation's capital, providing expert post anesthesia care in a vibrant city known for its cultural attractions and diverse neighborhoods. This travel nursing job offers excellent clinical experience and the chance to work in a top-rated DC hospital.
Registered Nurse Job Details
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 20, 2026 – End: April 21, 2026)
- Healthcare Setting: Third Floor PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)
- Nursing Shifts: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (06:00 – 18:30 or 09:00 – 21:30)
- Hours per Week: 36
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- No on-call or weekend shifts required
- Floating: May float to main Operating Room (OR) if needed
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
PACU Nurse Qualifications
- Active DC Registered Nurse license (pending accepted with proof; must have in hand by start date)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience, including blood product administration, infection control, specimen handling, and PACU procedures
- Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (minimum 80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
- Experience with Cerner electronic charting system preferred
- Trauma Level I hospital experience preferred
- Two supervisor references required
- Flu vaccination required (no exemptions)
PACU Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality post anesthesia care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Administer blood products and implement infection control protocols
- Handle and label specimens per facility guidelines
- Monitor and manage pain, recognize and treat dysrhythmias
- Care for patients undergoing procedures including vascular access, robotics, urology, oral maxillofacial, breast oncology/plastics, GYN, uroGYN, podiatry, burn, ophthalmology, and general surgeries
- Float to main OR as needed based on patient census
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Apply now to join our Washington, DC healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse and take the next step in your nursing career!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #444291. 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: PACU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
