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Travel PACU Registered Nurse

Company: ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: March 31, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Wilmington, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline: RN - Start Date: 04/27/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: /n Registered Nurse - PACU /n/n Job Details: /n • Work 12-hour day shifts from 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM /n• Maintain 1:2 patient ratios /n• Call requirement once every four weeks /n• Variable weekend requirements /n• Maximum 7 days RTO allowed /n• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays /n• Float to areas of overflow patients, typically surgical short stay unit /n• May recover surgical patients in ICU setting /n• Required certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS /n• Minimum 2 years of experience and travel experience required /n• Must have ICU experience (Phase 1-2 PACU with ICU background) /n• Navy scrubs required /n• Work with specialized equipment including cardiac monitors, arterial lines, ICP monitoring, dopplers, fetal heart monitors, wound vacs /n• Use EPIC documentation system and Pyxis medication system /n• Provide care for patients recovering from various surgical procedures including vascular, neurosurgery, orthopedics, gynecology, urology, general surgery, bariatrics, plastics, ENT, ophthalmology, and pediatrics /n• Recovery times typically 30 to 90 minutes depending on patient criteria for discharge /n• Contract staff expected to work Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events /n• Cannot work more than 5 days in a row or more than 60 hours per week per fatigue policy /n• Complete 8-10 hours of non-billable modules pre-start and annually /n/n Facility: /n This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive Phase 1 Recovery Unit providing observation and care for patients who have undergone surgical procedures requiring anesthesia. The facility receives patients directly from the OR, EP Lab, Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, MRI, and ICU patients needing recovery before unit admission. The PACU operates 24/7 with a varied and challenging practice environment, featuring 26 beds across 4 rooms with a daily census of 75-100 patients. The unit provides interdisciplinary support including IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, and rapid response teams. /n/n Location: /n Wilmington, NC /n Wilmington offers a beautiful coastal location with stunning beaches, historic charm, and a vibrant downtown area along the Cape Fear River. The city provides an excellent quality of life with year-round mild weather, numerous outdoor recreational activities, and a growing healthcare community that attracts top medical professionals. Adex Job ID 3232841. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX 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. Benefits - Referral bonus

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