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PACU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

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 Travel Nurse Salary

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 $3,533 per week.

Check out the current highest paying PACU travel nurse job in California: This Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU position earns $3,533 per week, with a start date of January 28, 2025. This assignment is located in Santa Clara.

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:

PACU Travel Nurse Job FAQs

What are the minimum travel nursing requirements?

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:

Can I take time off between PACU assignments?

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.

On average, how much does a PACU travel nurse make?

A PACU nurse can make an average of $2,111 per week in the US, but every state is very different.

What are the highest paid travel nurse jobs available today?

The top paying nurse positions currently include jobs like:

What is the opportunity for work/life balance with a travel nurse job?

Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel PACU nurse jobs in Santa Clara, Yreka, and Clackamas and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!

Earliest Starting PACU Travel Jobs

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
December 23, 2024 $1,584 - $1,746 /per week* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Anchorage, AK
December 30, 2024 $2,286 - $2,520 /per week* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Fort Defiance, AZ
December 30, 2024 $1,536 - $1,693 /per week* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Hilo, HI
December 30, 2024 $1,934 - $2,131 /per week* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Peoria, IL
December 30, 2024 $1,796 - $1,979 /per week* Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU in Burlington, VT

*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.

How Do I Qualify to be a PACU Travel Nurse?

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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