Travel Registered Nurse PACU

ARMStaffing; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a Travel Nurse RN PACU in Philadelphia, PA, to provide care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. The role involves monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring safe transitions from surgery to discharge. Candidates must have an active RN license and relevant certifications, along with experience in PACU or critical care settings. ARMStaffing offers competitive pay, health benefits, and extensive support for travel nurses.

Benefits

Health & Retirement Benefits

Complimentary Onboarding

On-Call Support

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Travel Reimbursement

Housing Allowance

Meals & Incidentals

Referral Bonuses

Completion Bonuses

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, or critical care experience.
• Strong post-op assessment and emergency response skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced recovery room environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for pain, consciousness, and complications.
• Administer medications, including pain relief and IV fluids.
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and recovery staff.

Skills

Post-op assessment

Emergency response

Patient education

Education

Active RN license

BLS and ACLS certifications

PALS certification (preferred)

Job description

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ARMStaffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/09/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel
  
  

ARMStaffing is looking for RN - PACU in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

• Shift: 3x12 Days
• Unit Details: TUHJ-PACU
  
  

Job Description

As a Travel PACU RN, you’ll care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. You’ll monitor vital signs, manage pain and complications, and ensure safe, smooth transitions from surgery to discharge or inpatient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients for pain, consciousness, and complications
• Administer medications, including pain relief and IV fluids
• Collaborate with surgical teams, anesthesiologists, and recovery staff
• Educate patients and families on post-op instructions
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure adherence to protocols
  
  

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact license preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS preferred for pediatric PACU
• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU, pre-op, or critical care experience
• Strong post-op assessment and emergency response skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced recovery room environment
  
  

At ARMStaffing we take care of our nurses! We offer:

• Health & Retirement Benefits Day-1 access to extensive benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Life and more…
• Complimentary Onboarding We pay your way through onboarding including Physicals, TITERS, and everything else. A dedicated Onboard Specialist will schedule your appointments, so you can focus on patient care while we focus on helping you get started faster.
• On-Call Support We have on-call support 24/7, 365 days a year. Need clinical support? We have an experienced team across healthcare practices who can offer immediate direction.
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan After a qualifying waiting period, employees are eligible for 401k. Employees that contribute at least 5% will receive a 4% company match.
• Recruiter Matching When you apply with ARMS, you will be matched with a specialized recruiter based on your preferred location and specialty.
• Honestly, there's so much more... like Travel Reimbursement, Housing Allowance, Meals & Incidentals, Referral Bonuses, Completion Bonuses; it goes on.
  
  

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice, here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms — 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. — 2023
• Celebrated as a Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley — 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Health Care Staffing Services Certification
  
  

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and residency of applicant. For more details, please ask an ARMStaffing recruiter about your options!

(Ext. ID#: 11199163)

(Location ID: #T5)

ARMStaffing Job ID #32296191. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:PACU,07:00:00-19:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K

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• Industries

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