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.
PACU Travel Nurse Salary
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As a PACU travel nurse, you'll perform the exact same duties as a full-time PACU nurse, yet make a significant amount more. PACU travel nurses with AMN Healthcare make between $1,530 and upwards of $3,000* a week depending on location and experience. On the other hand, a full-time PACU nurse makes an average annual salary of about $87,200 according to Salary.com, which shakes out to around $1,677 per week.
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!
*Disclaimer: All Nursing wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
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