Travel Registered Nurse – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Days, 4×10-Hour Shifts (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:30 PM) – 40 Hours/Week
Department: 666A PACU – 3rd Floor
Local Policy: No local candidates within 50 miles

Position Summary

Northside Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have recent PACU experience and be proficient in providing post-operative care, monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia, and responding to changes in patient condition.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Current AHA BLS
• Current AHA ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions.
• Monitor airway, hemodynamic status, neurological status, and pain management during the recovery phase.
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications and emergency situations.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products as ordered.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe patient recovery.
• Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.
• Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Additional Information

• Holiday Requirement: Travelers must work 2 of the 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, or New Year's Day) and 1 of the 3 minor holidays (Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve).