Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,114 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 237,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Health insurance for you and family

Life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Credentialing fees covered

Private housing or housing allowance

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Staffing in Chicago is seeking a travel RN for PACU post-anesthesia care for a 6-week assignment. The role requires 40 hours/week, evenings shifts, and travel employment.

Ideal candidates have an active RN license, degree from an accredited program, BLS/ACLS, and 18 months PACU experience. Housing options and comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Degree from accredited nursing program.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Eighteen months of recent PACU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia.
• Monitor patients as they wake up and until discharge.

Skills

RN

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

BLS

ACLS

Active RN License

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS, & ACLS Certifications
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care PACU setting
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

Post Anesthesia Care Unit / PACU RN will assist in recovering the patients from anesthesia. They also monitor patients while they wake up from surgery until they are released, either by discharge to outpatient or transfer to the floor for their patient stay.

• Provide care for post-operative patients recovering from anesthesia, including general, regional, and local. Treats inpatients and outpatients according to their needs.
• Administer diligent care via monitoring, assessment, intervention, and continuous reassessment.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000dAefFEAS. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU Registered Nurse Nursing: PACU - Recovery Room.

About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing , we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience® , we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs