GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Trenton, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) Contract Job โ Trenton, New Jersey
Experienced PACU Registered Nurse needed for an 8-week contract in Trenton, NJ supporting a Heart & Vascular OR team. Located in Trenton, New Jersey 08638, this on-site opportunity offers convenient access within Central New Jersey and the chance to work in a well-established professional healthcare environment. Join a fast-paced perioperative and post-anesthesia care environment where your clinical skills help ensure safe patient recovery and high-quality care. This PACU nursing job is ideal for an RN with strong assessment skills and cardiovascular recovery experience in Central New Jersey.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2250-$2370
- Location: Trenton, New Jersey 08638
- Healthcare Setting: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit / Heart & Vascular OR
- Start Date: 8/10/2026
- Duration: 8-week contract
- Schedule: 4x10s, 40 hours per week
- Shift: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: No weekends and no holidays required
- EMR: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Burgundy
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey
- Current ACLS certification
- Current BLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- PALS preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
- Experience in a surgical recovery, perioperative, or cardiovascular nursing environment preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care for patients recovering from surgical procedures
- Monitor airway, breathing, circulation, pain, and overall patient status during recovery
- Assess and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Collaborate closely with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and perioperative staff to support safe patient transitions
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and clinical protocols
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
- Educate patients and families regarding recovery expectations and discharge instructions
- Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused PACU environment
Apply now to join a respected Central New Jersey healthcare team and put your PACU RN skills to work in a rewarding contract nursing opportunity.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #501727. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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