PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for travel assignments in Washington, DC. The PACU RN cares for patients recovering from anesthesia, monitors vital signs, and ensures safe emergence from anesthesia.

This role requires current RN licensure and appropriate certifications per contract, with travel benefits and weekly pay. Responsibilities include continuous monitoring, prompt response to sedation changes, and collaboration with perioperative teams to deliver

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN licensure in the practicing state.
• PACU experience preferred (1 year).
• CPAN or CAPA certification preferred.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required per contract.
• CPR certification where applicable.
• TB screening/PPD or chest X-ray as required.
• Current health certificate per contract or state regulations.
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Observe and treat patients recovering from anesthesia in PACU.
• Monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness during emergence.
• Ensure safe awakening and detect adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with perioperative teams to provide quality care.

Skills

Patient monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Education

RN licensure

CPAN

CAPA

ACLS

PALS

CPR

TB testing / CXR

Health certificate

Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $2216 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Washington, DC

The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patientswho have under gone anesthesia. Thepost-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating apatient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake fromanesthesia. The post-Anesthesia CareUnit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to makesure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactionsoccurring and patients are regaining consciousness.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.

• One year PACU experience preferred

• CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (CertifiedAmbulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred

• ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements

• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

• Current CPR if applicable

• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

• Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) savings plan

• Awards and recognition programs

Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PACU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0270

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $2216 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-08-31T14:42:34