Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Step into a pivotal PACU nursing role in Vermont Morrisville where your clinical skill and compassionate care shape the critical first moments of recovery after anesthesia. As a Registered Nurse specializing in the post-anesthesia care unit youll guide patients through improved comfort stable breathing and smooth transitions to the next phase of recovery. Your expertise will support surgical teams minimize opioid exposure through multimodal strategies and uphold patient safety with meticulous monitoring and rapid intervention when needed. Beyond the bedside Vermonts tranquil landscapes and vibrant small-town culture provide a backdrop that nourishes resilience and professional joy. From the rolling Green Mountains to serene lakes and forested roads the state invites you to reset and reconnect after each shift. The beauty of Vermontseasonal color displays outdoor adventures and close-knit communitiesoffers daily inspiration for care balance and growth.

Working in Morrisville places you in a community hospital setting that prizes teamwork evidence-based practice and patient-centered recovery. Youll benefit from competitive compensation guaranteed 40 hours per week and a schedule designed to support family fitness and continued education. As part of a national travel program youll also have the opportunity to work at facilities across the United States expanding your clinical repertoire and exposing you to diverse PACU protocols surgical specialties and patient populations. This breadth of experience accelerates skill development opens doors for specialty certifications and enriches your professional network while you explore new communities cuisines and landscapes along the way.

In this role youll carry key responsibilities that empower faster safer recoveries. You will initiate and maintain airway support as needed continuously monitor vitals oxygenation hemodynamics and pain control and promptly identify and manage nausea delirium bleeding or airway compromise. Youll assess patient status in collaboration with anesthesia and surgical teams document recovery progress and prepare patients for discharge to the floor or to home when appropriate. Youll contribute to accurate handoffs optimize equipment readiness and uphold sterile technique while supporting family education about post-anesthesia care activity planning and warning signs to watch for. The environment is fast-paced but your clinical judgment calm communication and meticulous documentation ensure safety and continuity of care for every patient. As you evolve in this specialty youll find pathways to leadership roles within PACU involvement in unit-based quality improvement projects and opportunities to tutor or mentor new travelers and staff.

This assignment offers more than daily practice. Youll enjoy additional benefits designed to support your life on the road and your long-term career. The pay range is competitive with weekly compensation between $2458 and $2499 reflecting the level of responsibility in PACU care and the quality of your expertise. The contract guarantees 40 hours per week promoting financial stability and predictable scheduling. A competitive bonus structure may be available along with housing assistance to reduce relocation stress and ease transition to new locales. We also offer extension opportunities if both parties find the fit compelling encouraging continuity of growth in your chosen specialty. From clinical mentorship to continuing education stipends the program is designed to accelerate your professional trajectory while honoring your wellbeing and personal goals. Comprehensive travel support ensures youre never alone on the road: 24/7 assistance from our dedicated team travel coordinators to optimize assignments and around-the-clock clinical resources to help you handle any situation with confidence.

Our company is founded on empowering staff to advance their careers within a supportive collaborative culture. We champion professional development recognize achievement and foster an environment where experienced RNs mentor newer travelers share best practices and contribute to patient safety and care quality. Youll have access to resources that enable licensure across states opportunities to pursue certifications relevant to perioperative and postoperative care and a performance framework that rewards initiative leadership and teamwork. The goal is to equip you with the experience confidence and connections that enable sustained growthwhether you choose to stay in PACU expand into anesthesia support services or later transition into roles in education and program development. We believe in your potential and in a work environment that respects your voice your clock and your contribution to every patients recovery journey.

If youre ready to elevate your PACU practice apply today to begin this journey on 01/26/2026. Embrace a travel nursing experience that honors your expertise expands your horizons and delivers meaningful impact for patients families and the surgical teams you support. A community that values your dedication a network of peers across the country and reliable compassionate backing are waiting to welcome you aboard. Take the next step toward a fulfilling dynamic career where every shift reinforces your skills widens your perspective and strengthens your commitment to exceptional perioperative care.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

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• Competitive weekly pay
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• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

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