PACU Travel Nurse Job in Wilkes-Barre, PA | Variable (3x12)

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (CHS) Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Weekly Pay
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$1,878
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Variable
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (CHS). This role pays $1,878 per week and follows a Variable shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PACU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PACU travel nurse job in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Wilkes-Barre General Hospital (CHS)
  • Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Variable (3x12)
  • EMR System: Cerner

Travel PACU Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Pennsylvania and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Wilkes-Barre, PA

What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Resources for this PACU job in Wilkes-Barre

Explore Wilkes-Barre, PA

Along the Susquehanna, Wilkes-Barre, PA anchors the Wyoming Valley, an anthracite-era city whose hospital base serves the communities strung up and down the river corridor. Travel demand here runs through emergency and cardiac units, with Scranton's market twenty minutes north effectively widening the contract map. The cost of housing ranks among Pennsylvania's most forgiving, and the riverfront common at Kirby Park puts trails and summer festivals at the city's front door. The F.M. Kirby Center books a steady calendar of touring shows in its restored movie-palace splendor. The Pocono ridges rise just east for hiking and winter skiing, and both Philadelphia and New York wait roughly two hours out, one due south and one east, bracketing the big-city weekends.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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