Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,215 per week
Chapel Hill, NC, 27517, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Travel nurse
- PACU nurse
- Post Anesthesia Care
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Chapel Hill, NC. The role involves providing hands-on nursing care, assessing and monitoring patients post-surgery, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating patients and families on recovery. Candidates must have a minimum of one year nursing experience, a valid RN license, and BLS certification, with travel assignment duration of 13 weeks and 40 hours per week.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - PACU
Job Details:
• Provide competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit setting
• Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the nursing process in a hospital environment
• One year minimum nursing experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures
• Perform patient assessments including physical, psychosocial, educational and safety needs
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Perform bedside point of care testing as required for patient care plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Participate in quality improvement activities and professional development
• Maintain North Carolina Registered Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider certification required (AHA or ARC)
• Nursing diploma, ADN, or ASN from accredited school required; BSN or MSN preferred
Facility:
This major academic medical center serves as a leading healthcare institution providing comprehensive medical services and specialized care. The facility operates as a Level 1 Trauma Center and is known for its commitment to excellence in patient care, medical education, and research. The organization maintains high standards for nursing practice and offers opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Location:
Chapel Hill, NC
Chapel Hill offers a vibrant college town atmosphere with the University of North Carolina providing cultural amenities, dining, and entertainment options. The area combines small-town charm with big-city opportunities, featuring beautiful tree-lined streets, excellent schools, and a thriving healthcare community that attracts top medical professionals.
Adex Job ID #36742604. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX 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.
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