Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Nursing
RN Nurse, ICU Nurse
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty:
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - Discipline:
RN - Duration:
13 weeks - 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type:
Travel
Shift: Days
Hours: 40
This hospital in Chicago is seeking an experienced PACU RN to care for patients immediately following anesthesia and surgical procedures. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring vital signs, level of consciousness, and ensuring patients safely recover from sedation without complications. This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, the ability to respond quickly to changes in condition, and experience supporting Pre-Op and PAT as needed.
Candidates must be able to manage a high-census environment and adapt to a fast-paced hospital setting.
Requirements:
- Current RN license (Illinois)
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU hospital experience (5+ years strongly preferred)
- Strong ICU and Pre-Op experience
- Experience caring for post-anesthesia patients
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
- Willingness to float to similar duties (Pre-Op, PAT)
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Amergis Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU RN | $2,220/wk
About Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has connected the nation’s top talent to a variety of healthcare and educational partners since 1988. We achieved a pioneering certification with the Joint Commission in 2008 and have since evolved into one of the foremost staffing companies in the United States. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of professionals, across health systems, government facilities, or schools.
Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Our commitment to a higher standard of service has fueled our growth, solidifying our nationwide and local presence in healthcare and education.
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