Top 156 Registered nurse pacu Jobs in Washington, Dc

RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)
George Washington University Hospital —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center
SCA Health —Rockville, MD
- $40 - $42 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
RN PreOp PACU II - Fallsgrove Endoscopy Center
SCA Health —Rockville, MD
- $39 - $42 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II - Montgomery Surgery Center
SCA Health —Rockville, MD
- $47 - $51 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Permanent Staff PACU RN
Aya Healthcare —Lanham, MD
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Night shift
- Acute care
- RN License
- Hospital
Registered Nurse, PACU
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- $44.20 - $73.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Management
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Spectrum Healthcare Resources —Camp Springs, MD
- 8 hour shift
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
Quick Apply
PACU Registered Nurse 7p-7a
Children's National Hospital —Washington, DC
- $36.11 - $63.99 an hour
- Full-time
- In person
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Surgery
RN BRIDGE - PACU
The George Washington University Hospital —Washington, DC
- $41.38 - $56.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
14d
RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)
George Washington University Hospital —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)
George Washington University Hospital —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
12d
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preop / PACU
MedStar Health —Washington, DC
- $36.66 - $60.61 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- RN License
Quick Apply
Registered Nurse PreOp PACU II, Pool - Palisades Eye Surgery Center
SCA Health —Bethesda, MD
- $40 - $48 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Registered Nurse
Quadrant, Inc. —Tysons, VA
- From $50 an hour
- Surgery
- RN License
- BLS Certification
Quick Apply
Registered Nurse, PACU (Per-Diem)
VHC Health —Arlington, VA
- $51.75 - $73.85 an hour
- Part-time
- Nursing
- Management
- RN License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Registered Nurse Preop/PACU
Bethesda Chevy Chase Surgery Center (13807) —Bethesda, MD
- $39.93 - $59.90 an hour
- No weekends
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Float Pool
Inova Health System —Falls Church, VA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Float pool
- RN License
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Registered Nurse (RN) PACU Part Time
Inova Health System —Alexandria, VA
- Part-time
- Nursing
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
9d
PreOp/PACU Registered Nurse
McLean Tysons Orthopedic Surgery —McLean, VA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Registered Nurse PACU PRN
SurgCenter of the Potomac (11309) —Bethesda, MD
- $39.93 - $52.00 an hour
- PRN
- Nursing
- RN License
- PALS Certification
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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RN, Registered Nurse - PACU / Preop (full time/day)

George Washington University Hospital -
Washington, DC

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Job Details

Full-time
12 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching

Qualifications

BLS Certification
ACLS Certification

Full Job Description

Responsibilities

Unit Overview

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at The George Washington University Hospital provides high-quality, compassionate care for patients immediately following surgical or procedural interventions. Our PACU team specializes in monitoring post-anesthesia recovery, managing pain, and stabilizing patients to ensure a safe transition to inpatient units or discharge. Nurses also play a key role in Pre-Op, preparing patients for surgery with thorough assessments, education, and individualized care planning.

Position Summary

The PACU/Pre-Op Registered Nurse (RN) delivers safe, evidence-based care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. Responsibilities include patient assessment, monitoring hemodynamic stability, airway management, pain control, patient/family education, and coordination with the surgical, anesthesia, and recovery teams. This role requires critical thinking, rapid response skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-centered environment.

Main Tasks

Provide nursing care to patients in both the PACU and Pre-Op areas.
Monitor vital signs, pain levels, and recovery status following anesthesia.
Prepare patients for surgical procedures, including assessment, IV initiation, and education.
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other care providers.
Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition.
Document all aspects of patient care accurately in the EMR.
Support patients and families with education and reassurance throughout the surgical journey.

Qualifications

Required:

Current RN license in the District of Columbia (or eligible)
BLS and ACLS certification (AHA)
Minimum of 1 year of experience in PACU, ICU, or Emergency Department

Preferred:

CPAN or CAPA certification
BSN from an accredited program
Experience with high-acuity post-operative patients

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

Challenging and rewarding work environment
Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
Tuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain University
Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: benefits.uhsguest.com

About GW Hospital
The George Washington University Hospital is a 395-bed academic medical center located in the heart of Washington, D.C., in partnership with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. As a nationally recognized center of clinical excellence and innovation, we provide world-class care across many specialties. Our nurses play a crucial role in shaping the patient experience, contributing to research, and advancing improvements in care outcomes.

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception as an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, the company reported annual revenues of $17.4 billion in 2025. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies™, and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ' ranking of America's largest public companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities, and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network, and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. For additional information, visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.

Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams: At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail service such as Hotmail, Gmail, or Yahoo Mail. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email that mentions UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to the appropriate law enforcement authorities. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.

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