PACU Travel Nurse Job in Tacoma, WA | Days (4x10)

St. Joseph Medical Center Tacoma, WA
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Tacoma, WA
Weekly Pay
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$2,516
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×10 hrs
Start Date
11/23
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Tacoma, Washington, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at St. Joseph Medical Center. This role pays $2,516 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x10 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 Tacoma, WA, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: St. Joseph Medical Center
  • Location: Tacoma, WA 98405
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  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (4x10)

Travel PACU Requirements:

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

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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tacoma, WA

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

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Explore Tacoma, WA

Commencement Bay fronts Tacoma, WA beneath Mount Rainier's enormous profile, the South Sound's anchor city and a hospital market deep enough to keep emergency, intensive care, and telemetry assignments posting through the year. Point Defiance spreads its old-growth forest, zoo, gardens, and ferry docks across one enormous peninsula park. The Museum of Glass and its pedestrian bridge of blown art anchor the city's rebuilt downtown waterfront district. Most travelers find housing well below Seattle by a meaningful margin, the gritty-turned-artsy draw that keeps travelers choosing the south end. The Proctor and Sixth Avenue districts carry the restaurant evenings with real neighborhood character. Seattle is about forty minutes north, and Rainier's trailheads wait about ninety minutes southeast.

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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