GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 16-Week Travel Nursing Assignment in Fairbanks, Alaska

Advance your nursing career as a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse in Fairbanks, Alaska (zip code 99701). Join a top-rated healthcare facility and surgical team, providing expert post-anesthesia care in Alaska's Golden Heart City. This travel nursing job offers free housing and the opportunity to experience the northern lights, vibrant local culture, and outdoor adventures while supporting patient recovery.

Alaska Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: January 18, 2026
• Location: Fairbanks, Alaska (99701) – Explore Alaska nursing jobs in a welcoming community
• Healthcare Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• On-Call: Yes (including some weekends and holidays)
• Floating: No floating required
• Free Housing Provided

PACU RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU Registered Nurse experience required (5+ years preferred)
• Active Alaska RN license
• Current ACLS, PALS, and BLS certifications
• Must complete background fingerprinting within 48 hours of accepting the position

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures
• Monitor vital signs and assess patient status during recovery in a clinical support role
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
• Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Participate in on-call rotation as scheduled
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Fairbanks, Alaska and take the next step in your nursing career!

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 #444698. 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

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