TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Cumming, Georgia, 30041!
Job Title
Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Job Summary
This travel assignment offers an opportunity to join a dedicated team at a prominent outpatient surgery center in Cumming, Georgia. The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse will provide expert care to post-operative patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures.
The daily flow involves comprehensive patient assessment, monitoring vital signs, managing pain, ensuring airway patency, and preparing patients for safe discharge. The center specializes in procedures including Gynecology, Plastics, and Prostate Biopsies, requiring a strong clinical background in these areas.
This is a 13-week contract position, commencing November 23, 2026, and concluding February 20, 2027.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia assessment and monitoring for patients recovering from surgical procedures.
- Manage patient airways, administer oxygen, and monitor respiratory status.
- Assess and manage post-operative pain, administering medications as prescribed.
- Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and neurological status.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care and discharge instructions.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare team members.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort throughout the recovery process.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in post-anesthesia recovery protocols and patient assessment.
- Expertise in airway management and oxygen therapy.
- Strong pain assessment and management skills.
- Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and vital sign trends.
- Experience with IV insertion and medication administration.
- Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient, family, and team interaction.
- Specific experience with patients undergoing GYN, Plastics, and Prostate Biopsy procedures.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
- Days per Week: 5
- Days: Monday - Friday
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- End Date: February 20, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Expectations: Must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) out of 3, AND 1 minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Licensing Requirements
- Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.