Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,175 per week

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; Olympia Fields (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

Private housing or housing allowance

Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits

Group health insurance

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited referral bonuses

On-staff clinical support team

Access to nationwide travel assignments

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse for a PACU Registered Nurse position in Olympia Fields, Illinois. The role involves assisting in the recovery of patients from anesthesia, monitoring their vital signs, and ensuring post-operative care. Candidates must hold a valid RN license and a degree from an accredited nursing program, along with BLS and ACLS certifications. Competitive benefits and compensation are provided, including weekly pay, housing support, and medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Must have at least eighteen months of recent experience in an acute care PACU setting.
• Experience in recovering patients from anesthesia.
• BLS & ACLS certifications.
• At least eighteen months of recent experience in an acute care PACU setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in recovering patients from anesthesia.
• Monitor patients as they wake up from surgery until they are safely discharged.

Skills

Post Anesthesia Care

Active RN License

BLS & ACLS Certifications

Patient monitoring

Post-operative patient care

Education

Degree from an accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• 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 an accredited nursing program
• BLS & ACLS Certifications
• At least 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
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Group health insurance for you and your family
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited referral bonuses (starting at $500, up to $1,000)
• 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
• Tax‑free per diems, housing stipends, and travel reimbursements
• Employee assistance program

Duties Responsibilities

Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN will assist in recovering 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 techniques. Treat 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®.

If qualified and interested, please call for immediate consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

Key Words

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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 #a0Fcx00000E8o4PEAR. Pay package is based on 10‑hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU Registered Nurse Nursing: PACU - Recovery Room.