Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU – Travel – (PACU RN)
StartDate: 3/16/2026
Available Shifts: 12 E
Pay Rate: $1735.00 – $1842.00
Travel PACU Nurse jobs at HCA – Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, VA place you in a full-service acute care hospital known for advanced surgical services and a supportive team environment. The facility offers a dynamic post-anesthesia care unit with opportunities to work alongside experienced clinicians.
Salem is a welcoming city in Virginia’s scenic Blue Ridge region, offering outdoor recreation, historic charm, and easy access to Roanoke’s amenities.
You must have an active Registered Nurse (RN) license and at least one year of recent PACU experience. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is recommended for this role. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel PACU Nurse assignment in Salem, VA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; PALS; BLS
SSN Required
DOB Required
Shift is 9:30a – 10p
Preferred Qualifications
Meditech
Facility Location
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Salem is one of Virginia’s most scenic cities. Boasting two zoos and a wealth of parks, Salem has a lot to offer in the way of outdoor recreation. Be sure to visit the Natural Bridge of Virginia (and its respective zoo) for spectacular sites. The Salem Science Museum and Planetarium offers education fun for the whole family. Fans of the performing arts will want to make sure to take in a show at Grandin Theater or make the trip to see the stellar Roanoke Symphony. With the Appalachian Trail and Salem Bike Routes nearby, outdoors types will never be without options for the Great Outdoors. ;
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
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