Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,724 per week
1 day ago
Wilmington
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/13/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Opportunity: Registered Nurse - PACU Job Details: • Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM, • Patient ratio of 1:2, • Call requirement once every four weeks, • Variable weekend schedule required, • Maximum 7 days RTO allowed, • Float to areas of overflow patients, typically surgical short stay, • Must have minimum 2 years of experience with travel experience required, • ICU experience required (1-2 ratings on checklist for screening), • Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS, • Phase 1-2 PACU experience required, • May recover surgical patients in ICU setting, • Work with specialized equipment including cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers, fetal heart monitors, EKOS, SCD pumps, and wound vacs, • Use EPIC documentation system and Pyxis medication system, • Navy scrubs required, • Comprehensive individualized orientation provided, • Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays, • Cannot work more than 5 days in a row or more than 60 hours per week, • Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable modules pre-start and annually, • Expected to work Storm Team/Hurricane Team during catastrophic events Facility: This healthcare facility features a comprehensive Phase 1 Recovery Unit providing observation and care for patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia. The facility operates 24/7 with patients received directly from OR, EP Lab, Endo, IR, MRI, and ICU. The PACU environment offers varied and challenging cases with recovery times ranging from 30 to 90 minutes. The facility maintains a 26-bed unit with 4 rooms, serving 75-100 patients daily across multiple specialties including vascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, bariatrics, plastics, ENT, and pediatrics. Location: Wilmington, NC Wilmington offers a perfect blend of coastal living and urban amenities, featuring beautiful beaches, historic downtown charm, and year-round mild weather. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities along the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and an exceptional quality of life. Adex Job ID #3232841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. • Referral bonus