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MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/30/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours * Employment Type: Travel MedPro Healthcare Staffing , a ...

Focus

Travel PACU RN - $1,968 per week

Louisville, KY · On-site

$1.9K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 08/30/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, evenings * Employment Type: Travel Focus Staff is seeking ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Louisville, Kentucky Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Frankfort, KY · On-site

$1.8K - $1.9K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Frankfort, Kentucky Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Frankfort ...

Fusion Medical Staffing

Travel PACU RN

Paducah, KY · On-site

$2.0K - $2.2K/wk

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Travel PACU RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Paducah, Kentucky Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled PACU RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Paducah ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average weekly pay for pediatric pacu rn in Kentucky is $2,019.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,586.54 and $2,421.15 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Pediatric PACU RN?

A Pediatric PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) RN is a registered nurse who specializes in caring for children recovering from anesthesia after surgery or procedures. They monitor vital signs, manage pain, assess for complications, and provide emotional support to both the child and their family. Their responsibilities include collaborating with surgical teams, ensuring a smooth recovery, and preparing patients for discharge or transfer to other units. Strong assessment skills and the ability to respond quickly to emergencies are essential in this role.

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

To excel as a Pediatric PACU RN, you need expertise in pediatric nursing, post-anesthesia care, and patient assessment, supported by an active RN license and typically PALS certification. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pediatric monitoring equipment, and medication administration systems is crucial. Outstanding communication, emotional resilience, and the ability to ease children and anxious families set exceptional nurses apart. These skills are vital for providing safe, compassionate, and effective care during children’s critical recovery period after surgery.

What are the main challenges faced by Pediatric PACU RNs and how can they be addressed?

One of the main challenges for Pediatric PACU RNs is managing the unique responses children can have coming out of anesthesia, including pain, confusion, and fear. Nurses must be vigilant in monitoring for complications while providing swift, comforting care and clear explanations to both young patients and their families. Building trust and rapport quickly is essential, as is adapting communication techniques for different developmental stages. Support from the PACU team and collaboration with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and child life specialists are important for ensuring positive outcomes and reducing stress for everyone involved.

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Infographic showing various Pediatric Pacu Rn job openings in Kentucky as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 10% Locum Tenens, 10% As Needed, 30% Full Time, 20% Part Time, and 30% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $104,995 per year, or $50.5 per hour.

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Louisville, KY • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/31/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • 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 accredited nursing program
  • BLS, & ACLS Certifications
  • 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
  • Group Health insurance for you and your family
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
  • Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties Responsibilities

Post Anesthesia Care Unit / PACU RN will assist in recovering the 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. Treats 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.


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.

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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 #a0Fcx00000XyOE9EAN. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU Registered Nurse Nursing: PACU - Recovery Room.

About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

At MedPro Healthcare Staffing, we believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands-on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience®, we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

  • Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Weekly pay and direct deposit
  • Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
  • 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
  • Full coverage of all credentialing fees
  • Private housing or housing allowance
  • Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) matching
Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus
  • Employee assistance programs
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About MedPro Healthcare Staffing

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At MedPro Healthcare Staffing, we are committed to placing travel nurses and allied professionals on rewarding assignments throughout the country, caring for each as part of our team, while having fun along the way. Founded in 1983, MedPro is a Joint Commission certified, leading provider of contract staffing services including travel nursing and allied health to facilities throughout the U.S. Our wide array of clients includes acute and long-term post-acute hospitals, government facilities, and medical laboratories.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Sunrise, FL, US

Year founded

1983

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