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American Traveler

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/18/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview * Shift:

Meda Health

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/18/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, rotating * Employment Type: Travel IMPORTANT - TRAVEL ...

GQR Healthcare

Travel PACU RN

Louisville, KY · On-site

$1.9K - $2.0K/day

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 10/18/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, days * Employment Type: Travel Contract - W2 PACU ...

Alliance Health System

$69 - $90/hr

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU Department: Medical Employment Type: Flexible Location: Millburn Compensation: $50.00 - $65.00 / hour Description Registered Nurse - PACU Location: Millburn, NJ Entity:

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Meda Health

Travel PACU RN

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Meda Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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Meda Health

Travel PACU RN

Elizabethtown, KY · On-site

Meda Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. & Requirements * Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care * Discipline: RN * ...

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United Surgical Partners International

$65 - $90/hr

Eastwest Georgia Surgery Center is hiring a Pre Op PACU Registered Nurse Welcome to Eastwest Georgia Surgery Center At Eastwest Georgia Surgery Center, we believe health and care are inseparable. We ...

Surgery Partners, Inc.

$65 - $85/hr

Registered Nurse / RN (FT) SHIFT: Monday-Friday. Variable day shift with assigned late days. No ... Looking for a Full Time PACU nurse for a fast-paced outpatient surgery center. GENERAL SUMMARY OF ...

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Novant Health

$80 - $105/hr

What We Offer As a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN at Novant Health's Charlotte Orthopedic Hospital, you'll be trusted to deliver expert care to our patients after surgery. From prep and recovery ...

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How much do pediatric pacu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Sep 4, 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

Voca Healthcare

Louisville, KY • On-site

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Voca Healthcare 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: 10/18/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Schedule Notes:Shift: 7a-7p, call required (one weekday shift 7p-11p. Weekends no more than every 6th on-call 7a-7p Saturday and Sunday)Required: litho experience, BLS, ACLS, NIIH, 2 years PACU RN experience, Epic experienceSkills: Required Skills & Experience: -Two (2) years of acute care RN experience.Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A null Required Skills: [ "ACUTE CARE NURSING", "PATIENT ASSESSMENT", "CARE PLAN DEVELOPMENT", "CARE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION", "CARE PLAN EVALUATION"] Additional Skills: [ "TEAMWORK", "PATIENT EDUCATION", "MENTORING", "PRECEPTING", "QUALITY IMPROVEMENT", "REGULATORY COMPLIANCE"]Education: Required Education: -Nursing Diploma.OR-Associate s Degree (ASN).Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Registered Nurse.-BLS, ACLS, NIHSS.Guaranteed Hours: 36

About Voca Healthcare

As a Voca Traveler, you will gain new clinical skills, visit amazing places and meet awesome healthcare professionals.

As a travel health professional, your experience and dedication to patient care is in high demand throughout the United States. Whether you are a veteran traveler looking for your next opportunity, or you are looking to travel for the first time, Voca is here to support you. Voca’s experienced and dedicated travel team works in concert with you every step of the way. Our long-standing partnerships with some of the most respected and recognized healthcare organizations in the country allow us to identify career opportunities to help you increase your knowledge and experience while working with some of the best physicians and healthcare professionals in the world. At Voca, we strongly believe a better career results in a happier you. We are here to help you find a position that is professionally and personally rewarding.

Benefits
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Guaranteed Hours

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