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Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia, PA for RNs

Find Top RN Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top PACU travel nurse jobs in and around Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Philadelphia area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Philadelphia’s PACU nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Jun 1, 2025, the average Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse working in Philadelphia and surrounding areas earned about $2,098 weekly. Today you can find PACU jobs with a salary range from $1,996 per week.

Philadelphia is a great location for PACU travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit Jobs in or near Philadelphia

We have 1 Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs in Philadelphia, PA and 1 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Pennsylvania, and 79 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – 19118
  • 12 D,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 14
$1,996 to $2,200
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Stony Brook, New York – 11794
    Distance from Philadelphia: 126 miles
  • 10 D,
  • August 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,152 to $2,372
Weekly Pay*
shift is -0500-1530
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Danbury, Connecticut – 06810
    Distance from Philadelphia: 134 miles
  • 8 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 14
$2,366 to $2,607
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Poughkeepsie, New York – 12601
    Distance from Philadelphia: 137 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 14
$2,239 to $2,467
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Poughkeepsie, New York – 12601
    Distance from Philadelphia: 137 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 14
$2,239 to $2,467
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from Philadelphia: 200 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 14
$2,120 to $2,336
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join Baystate Team!
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Springfield, Massachusetts – 01107
    Distance from Philadelphia: 200 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,120 to $2,336
Weekly Pay*
A great way to join Baystate Team!
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Philadelphia: 207 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,559 to $1,718
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Philadelphia: 207 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,559 to $1,718
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Worcester, Massachusetts – 01608
    Distance from Philadelphia: 237 miles
  • 10 E,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,711 to $1,885
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: all surgery except transplant # of Beds: 25 Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:2 Charting: cerner Scrub Color: navy blue Areas of Float Support: none Special Procedures: cardiac, neuro NOTES: pediatric through geriatric patient population
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts – 02462
    Distance from Philadelphia: 261 miles
  • 10 D,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$2,175 to $2,397
Weekly Pay*
This hospital is proud to announce that they have once again been ranked among the top ten hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2022-2023 hospital rankings. This hospital is ranked ninth (9) in the state overall and seventh (7) in the Boston metro area. It was also recognized as “high-performing” in eight specialties, an increase from six last year: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, and stroke.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts – 02462
    Distance from Philadelphia: 261 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,936 to $2,133
Weekly Pay*
This hospital is proud to announce that they have once again been ranked among the top ten hospitals in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report as part of its 2022-2023 hospital rankings. This hospital is ranked ninth (9) in the state overall and seventh (7) in the Boston metro area. It was also recognized as “high-performing” in eight specialties, an increase from six last year: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart failure, hip replacement, kidney failure, knee replacement, lung cancer surgery, pneumonia, and stroke.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts – 02557
    Distance from Philadelphia: 262 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,929 to $2,126
Weekly Pay*
Martha’s Vineyard Hospital is a critical access, not-for-profit, community hospital on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare to the community and its visitors, MVH provides acute, ambulatory, and specialty services either on-site or through its affiliation with Mass General Hospital. It is the vision of Martha’s Vineyard Hospital (MVH) to be the trusted leader for the continuum of care for every islander. From inpatient acute-care needs, to ambulatory medical care and ancillary medical services, MVH strives to be the primary resource for health and wellness on Martha’s Vineyard. We will partner with those with whom we share comparable values to assure an equitable system of care that is comprehensive, minimizes duplication and meets community need.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boston, Massachusetts – 02114
    Distance from Philadelphia: 271 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,132
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital was established to provide care to Boston’s sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University’s new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve. We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patients—near and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boston, Massachusetts – 02114
    Distance from Philadelphia: 271 miles
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,132
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital was established to provide care to Boston’s sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University’s new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve. We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patients—near and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boston, Massachusetts – 02114
    Distance from Philadelphia: 271 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,132
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital was established to provide care to Boston’s sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University’s new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve. We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patients—near and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Boston, Massachusetts – 02114
    Distance from Philadelphia: 271 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,132
Weekly Pay*
Our hospital was established to provide care to Boston’s sick, regardless of socioeconomic status, and became the first teaching hospital of Harvard University’s new medical school. We have remained at the forefront of medicine by fostering a culture of collaboration and education, pushing the boundaries of medical research, and maintaining an unwavering commitment to the diverse community we were created to serve. We believe that because of diversity we excel, through inclusion we respect our community, and with a keen focus on equity we serve, heal, educate and innovate at the highest levels. Our first priority is the well-being of our patients—near and far. As a team we are able to maintain a singular focus on providing the highest quality, most compassionate care to each and every patient.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Nantucket, Massachusetts – 02554
    Distance from Philadelphia: 281 miles
  • September 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
This 19-bed non-profit hospital serves the residents and visitors of the Nantucket island community by providing a broad range of health and wellness services. We have 30 specialty physicians who regularly visit the island practicing over 25 sub-specialties, including neurology, dermatology, podiatry, endocrinology and pediatrics. Our hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Nantucket, Massachusetts – 02554
    Distance from Philadelphia: 281 miles
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • September 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,942 to $2,140
Weekly Pay*
This 19-bed non-profit hospital serves the residents and visitors of the Nantucket island community by providing a broad range of health and wellness services. We have 30 specialty physicians who regularly visit the island practicing over 25 sub-specialties, including neurology, dermatology, podiatry, endocrinology and pediatrics. Our hospital is fully accredited by The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to providing safe and effective patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lewiston, Maine – 04240
    Distance from Philadelphia: 383 miles
  • 14 D,
  • August 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,481 to $1,632
Weekly Pay*
250 bed Level 3 Trauma center located 2.5hrs north of Boston. 19 bed Pre op/same day surgery and 12 bed phase I PACU. Under an hour to beaches, Portland’s many amenities, or skiing – pick your fun!
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Columbus, Ohio – 43210
    Distance from Philadelphia: 415 miles
  • 8 D,
  • August 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,796 to $1,980
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of the Telemetry (Tele) RN team, you will care for patients with a wide range of conditions including complex cases. This unit constantly monitors blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen level and cardiac electrical activity of patients on the unit, utilizing specialized equipment. RN’s will mainly care for patients recovering from heart conditions or cardiac surgery. The right candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in a professionally challenging, positive, and innovative Telemetry work environment at this highly regarded facility.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Philadelphia: 425 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 11, 2025
  • 13
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Staff will rotate through PreOp and PACU (Phase 1 & Phase 2) areas Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes Case Types: GYN General Robotics: Bariatric, Prostate, Hernia, Gallbladder, Hysterectomy Urology Ortho Ortho/Spine Podiatry Plastics Cataracts ENT ENDO: Colon, EGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy Pre-op: 1:3 or 1:4, depending on acuity Phase 1: 1:2 Phase I2: 1:4 RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS Will be discussed during interview with manager EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Patient Ratio: Required Licensure and Certifications: Skills required: Technology/Equipment: Floating: Will float throughout the unit – Preop, PACU – Phase 1 and Phase 2 Orientation: How many days are given? 3 orientation days Scheduling: Weekend rotation: On call requirement: Friday night and weekend call; approximately every 8-10 weekends Holiday Expectations? Discussed during interview RTO: Manager approval Shift times: vary based on need Schedule cycle: every 8 weeks Scrub Color: provided Parking: Free Affordable Cost of Living: Lumberton is significantly less expensive to live in than the national average, with food costs also being more affordable. Quieter Environment: Some find Lumberton to be a quieter place to live compared to larger cities. Proximity to Nature: Lumberton is located near the Lumber River and the southern coastal plains, offering access to nature. Small Town Feel: Lumberton is the largest municipality in Robeson County, but still maintains a small-town feel.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Philadelphia: 425 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • August 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Staff will rotate through PreOp and PACU (Phase 1 & Phase 2) areas Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes Case Types: GYN General Robotics: Bariatric, Prostate, Hernia, Gallbladder, Hysterectomy Urology Ortho Ortho/Spine Podiatry Plastics Cataracts ENT ENDO: Colon, EGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy Pre-op: 1:3 or 1:4, depending on acuity Phase 1: 1:2 Phase I2: 1:4 RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS Will be discussed during interview with manager EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Patient Ratio: Required Licensure and Certifications: Skills required: Technology/Equipment: Floating: Will float throughout the unit – Preop, PACU – Phase 1 and Phase 2 Orientation: How many days are given? 3 orientation days Scheduling: Weekend rotation: On call requirement: Friday night and weekend call; approximately every 8-10 weekends Holiday Expectations? Discussed during interview RTO: Manager approval Shift times: vary based on need Schedule cycle: every 8 weeks Scrub Color: provided Parking: Free Affordable Cost of Living: Lumberton is significantly less expensive to live in than the national average, with food costs also being more affordable. Quieter Environment: Some find Lumberton to be a quieter place to live compared to larger cities. Proximity to Nature: Lumberton is located near the Lumber River and the southern coastal plains, offering access to nature. Small Town Feel: Lumberton is the largest municipality in Robeson County, but still maintains a small-town feel.
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Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit – PACU
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Philadelphia: 425 miles
  • 12 D,
  • August 18, 2025
  • 13
$1,651 to $1,819
Weekly Pay*
General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Staff will rotate through PreOp and PACU (Phase 1 & Phase 2) areas Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? Yes Case Types: GYN General Robotics: Bariatric, Prostate, Hernia, Gallbladder, Hysterectomy Urology Ortho Ortho/Spine Podiatry Plastics Cataracts ENT ENDO: Colon, EGD, ERCP, Bronchoscopy Pre-op: 1:3 or 1:4, depending on acuity Phase 1: 1:2 Phase I2: 1:4 RN: BLS, ACLS, PALS Will be discussed during interview with manager EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Patient Ratio: Required Licensure and Certifications: Skills required: Technology/Equipment: Floating: Will float throughout the unit – Preop, PACU – Phase 1 and Phase 2 Orientation: How many days are given? 3 orientation days Scheduling: Weekend rotation: On call requirement: Friday night and weekend call; approximately every 8-10 weekends Holiday Expectations? Discussed during interview RTO: Manager approval Shift times: vary based on need Schedule cycle: every 8 weeks Scrub Color: provided Parking: Free Affordable Cost of Living: Lumberton is significantly less expensive to live in than the national average, with food costs also being more affordable. Quieter Environment: Some find Lumberton to be a quieter place to live compared to larger cities. Proximity to Nature: Lumberton is located near the Lumber River and the southern coastal plains, offering access to nature. Small Town Feel: Lumberton is the largest municipality in Robeson County, but still maintains a small-town feel.
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Statistics on PACU RN Jobs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Here are some helpful statistics about PACU traveling nurse jobs in & near Philadelphia. The data is based on the last three complete months of PACU job postings in the Philadelphia and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Post Anesthesia Care Unit job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Philadelphia and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel PACU Nursing Jobs for RNs in Philadelphia, PA

What are the top paying Post Anesthesia Care Unit jobs currently available in or near Philadelphia?

What types of shifts are most common for PACU travel jobs in Philadelphia?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Philadelphia and surrounding areas.

How many Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nursing jobs are available in Philadelphia?

There are currently 1 Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nursing jobs available in Philadelphia. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Philadelphia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Philadelphia can make an average of $2,098 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse make on average in Philadelphia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Philadelphia can make an average of $1,970 per week based on recent job availability data.

How much does an Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel nurse make on average in Philadelphia?

A Post Anesthesia Care Unit nurse in Philadelphia can make an average of $2,056 per week.

What is the most common contract for Post Anesthesia Care Unit travel jobs in Philadelphia?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit job in Philadelphia is 13 weeks.

Locating Post Anesthesia Care Unit Travel Nursing Jobs in Philadelphia

Other popular cities near Philadelphia’s PACU job opportunities are Bala Cynwyd (5.3 miles), Darby (5.6 miles) and Wynnewood (6.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 19901 (58.1 miles), 17601 (60.7 miles) and 07754 (62.4 miles).

* Estimate of 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 a recruiter for additional details.