We know firsthand how big of an impact the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) travel nurses make in hospitals across the country. With so many new travel opportunities for PACU nurses, you can basically write your own ticket to success. Whether your motivation is to grow your nursing resume, see the country, or simply need a change of pace, the world of travel nursing with AMN Healthcare is an ideal path for you.
We offer an extensive selection of high paying PACU travel nurse jobs at top performing healthcare facilities. Choose from a strong network of healthcare partners across the nation including:
AMN Healthcare simplifies your job search by listing the top paying PACU nurse travel jobs in great cities throughout the United States. Live and work where you want to. Find exclusive travel nursing jobs in beautiful cities including:
PACU departments desperately need travel nurses that meet all of the necessary travel nursing requirements. As a Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse, you can earn up to $3,144 per week.
Check out the current highest paying PACU travel nurse job in California: This Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU position earns $3,144 per week, with a start date of February 5, 2025. This assignment is located in Yreka.
Our travel nurse jobs include a housing stipend and a personal housing account executive will ensure your housing preferences are met and you are happy before moving. For more details about salary, contact a recruiter or check here for a few nurse travel jobs that are starting the soonest and apply today:
Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.
Find nursing license information for all 50 states including:
Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by AMN Healthcare, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.
A PACU nurse can make an average of $1,999 per week in the US, but every state is very different.
The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:
Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel PACU nurse jobs in Yreka, Palo Alto, and San Bernardino and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!
Here are some of the best PACU travel nursing jobs that start soon. Don't miss out on the opportunities below, contact your recruiter today!
| Start Date | Weekly Salary | Cities with Highest Paying Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2025 | $2,027 - $2,234 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Waterloo, IA |
| January 27, 2025 | $1,539 - $1,696 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Clackamas, OR |
| January 29, 2025 | $1,978 - $2,180 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Redwood City, CA |
| February 3, 2025 | $2,299 - $2,534 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Palo Alto, CA |
| February 3, 2025 | $1,502 - $1,655 /per week* | Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Atlanta, GA |
*Estimate of weekly payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the company. Please speak with your recruiter for additional details.
To qualify to work as a PACU travel nurse, an RN must have a nursing degree from an accredited school and have at least ten months of on the job work experience. It’s as simple as that. If you have these minimum requirements, our recruiters are standing by to help you find the assignment you can't wait to take!
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