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Travel PACU RN

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

... a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours, rotating

TotalMed RN

Travel PACU RN

Santa Fe, NM · On-site

... for a travel nursing job in Santa Fe, New Mexico. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 10 hours, days

TotalMed RN

Travel PACU RN

Roanoke, VA · On-site

... Care for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days

TotalMed RN

Travel PACU RN

Lexington, KY · On-site

... for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Duration: 14 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights

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How much do pacu rn travel nursing jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 11, 2026, the average weekly pay for pacu rn travel nursing in the United States is $2,324.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,826.92 and $2,788.46 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a PACU RN travel nurse?

A PACU RN travel nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in providing care to patients in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) on a temporary, travel-based assignment. These nurses assist patients as they recover from anesthesia after surgery, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, and ensuring patient safety. As travel nurses, they accept short-term contracts at hospitals or surgical centers across different locations, helping facilities fill staffing gaps. This role requires strong critical care skills, adaptability, and the ability to quickly integrate into new healthcare teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a PACU RN travel nurse?

To thrive as a PACU RN Travel Nurse, you need a solid background in post-anesthesia care, critical patient monitoring, and an active RN license with current BLS and ACLS certifications. Familiarity with electronic health records, patient monitoring devices, and hospital charting systems is expected in this role. Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help you adjust to new environments and collaborate with diverse medical teams. These skills ensure safe, effective recovery for post-surgical patients and seamless integration into various healthcare settings.

What are some common challenges faced by PACU RN travel nurses, and how can they prepare to overcome them?

PACU RN travel nurses often encounter challenges such as quickly adapting to new hospital protocols, working with unfamiliar teams, and managing varying patient acuity levels in different facilities. Being flexible, proactive about orientation, and maintaining strong communication skills are essential for success. Reviewing hospital-specific policies ahead of time and building rapport with permanent staff can help ease transitions and ensure high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Pacu Rn Travel Nursing vs Cardiac Cath Lab Nurse?

AspectPacu Rn Travel NursingCardiac Cath Lab Nurse
CertificationsRN license, BLS, ACLS, PALSRN license, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Work EnvironmentPost-anesthesia recovery units, hospitalsCardiac catheterization labs, hospitals
Employer & IndustryTravel agencies, hospitals, clinicsHospitals, specialized cardiac centers

Both Pacu Rn Travel Nursing and Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses require similar certifications and work in hospital settings. However, Pacu Rn Travel Nurses focus on post-anesthesia recovery, while Cardiac Cath Lab Nurses specialize in assisting during cardiac procedures. The roles differ mainly in their specific clinical focus, but both are vital in cardiac and surgical care environments.

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Infographic showing various Pacu Rn Travel Nursing job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $120,888 per year, or $58.1 per hour.

Travel PACU RN

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

TotalMed RN
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TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, rotating
  • Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in [citSt]. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.
As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

  • Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
  • Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
  • Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
  • Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.
PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1492135. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.


TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Sick pay
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Benefits start day 1

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