PACU | RN

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Assignment | Anchorage, AK (99508)

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week travel nurse assignment in Anchorage, AK at a Magnet-recognized, Level II Trauma hospital. Apply now for this Alaska nursing job!

Join a dynamic perioperative and post-anesthesia care team in Anchorage, Alaska (zip code 99508). This travel RN opportunity places you at a top-rated, Magnet-recognized facility ranked Best Hospital in Alaska by U.S. News & World Report. Enjoy outdoor adventures, mountain views, and a rewarding PACU role in the Last Frontier.

Job Details – PACU RN / Travel Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050 - $2,160 (competitive travel RN pay)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Travel RN contract)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts with variable start/stop times (07:00-19:00, 08:00-20:00, 09:00-21:00, 10:00-22:00, 11:00-23:00)
• On-call: 1 call shift per month
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• Patient Ratio: Typically 2:1
• Unit: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – 16 beds, daily census ~40
• Start / End Dates: April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026
• Charting / EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Scrubs: Provided
• Parking: Free

Qualifications – PACU RN / Registered Nurse

• Minimum 1 year of recent PACU RN experience (Phase II and pediatric PACU experience preferred)
• Active Alaska RN license required (pending license accepted for screening; license must be in hand for offer)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience with Epic charting preferred; perioperative or critical care experience a plus
• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, and on-call as scheduled
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (no local candidates accepted)
• Willingness to work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year)
• Minimum of 2 supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years
• Current Hepatitis B vaccination required

Responsibilities – Post Anesthesia Care Nurse

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia care to neonates, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from anesthesia, including pain assessment and opioid/PCA management
• Perform arterial and central line management, dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, and ventilator care
• Administer IV vasopressors, narcotic analgesics, reversal agents, and manage PCA pumps
• Document and chart care accurately in Epic; follow sedation scales (RASS) and facility protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: anesthesia, surgery, IV team, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Participate in on-call and weekend coverage and adhere to malignant hyperthermia and pain management protocols

Why Join This Alaska Travel Nurse Opportunity

• Work at a Magnet-recognized, Level II Trauma center—great for PACU and perioperative nursing career growth
• Competitive travel RN pay and provided scrubs
• Epic EMR experience and professional development opportunities
• Explore Anchorage: hiking, skiing, wildlife viewing, and vibrant city amenities

This PACU travel nurse role is an excellent chance to advance your post-anesthesia and perioperative nursing skills while experiencing Anchorage, Alaska. If you are a dedicated PACU RN with required certifications and licensure, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our healthcare team—submit your resume and current RN license (or license pending documentation) today. Join our PACU team and embark on an Alaska travel nurse adventure!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.