Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU (Travel) in a perioperative setting. Location: United States. Start Date: 07/20/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $2,185–$2,357 per week | Guaranteed Hours: 0 | Shift: 5x8 Days | Setting: Hospital

This perioperative RN coordinates and manages safe, effective, and patient-family centered care for surgical patients across the pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases. The role may include Circulating Nurse, 1st Scrub (Instrument), and/or 2nd Scrub (Assistant) duties depending on training and experience. Cerner EHR experience is required. A minimum of two years of perioperative experience in several surgical specialties is preferred, with the ability to support patients, families, and the surgical team throughout the perioperative continuum.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,185–$2,357 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 0
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 Days
• Start date: 07/20/2026
• Setting: Hospital
• Cerner EHR experience required
• Minimum 2 years perioperative experience with broad specialty exposure
  
  

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver safe, patient-family centered care across pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative phases
• Serve as Circulating Nurse, 1st Scrub (Instrument), and/or 2nd Scrub (Assistant) based on training and needs
• Collaborate with the surgical team and ancillary staff to optimize outcomes and patient experiences
• Provide patient and family education, direct patient care, and timely status communication to families
• Document perioperative care and procedures in Cerner EHR; ensure accuracy and compliance with policies
• Uphold infection control, safety, and quality standards throughout the perioperative process
  
  

Requirements

• Current RN licensure in good standing
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• CNOR certification
• Cerner EHR experience
• Minimum 2 years of perioperative experience
• Experience in Gastroenterology/Endoscopy Lab; Orthopedic, General Surgery, Gynecology, Ophthalmology, ENT; and interventional pain management is preferred
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; graduate of an accredited RN program; BSN preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a perioperative setting in a travel assignment
  
  

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• 24/7 traveler support
• Competitive weekly pay
• Housing assistance available on request
• Extension opportunities with the same employer when available
  
  

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
  
  

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
  
  

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract
  
  

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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