Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,711 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Duluth, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) Travel Job in Duluth, GA

Experienced PACU RN needed for a 16-week travel nursing assignment in Duluth, Georgia, just northeast of Atlanta. Duluth, GA 30096 offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to the greater Atlanta area, making it a great place to live and work. Join a fast-paced post-anesthesia care team and deliver safe, compassionate perioperative nursing care.

Overview

As a Post Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse, you will care for patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures. This travel healthcare job requires strong clinical judgment, excellent assessment skills, and calm, effective communication to support smooth transitions from the operating room to recovery.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN)
• Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Duluth, GA 30096
• Metro Area: Atlanta, Georgia
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 - $1,600
• Schedule Note: Schedule may vary, with coverage approximately from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience or closely related perioperative experience
• Active Registered Nurse license
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Cerner experience preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and assist with holiday coverage as needed
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and bedside communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in the PACU
• Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and overall recovery progression
• Identify changes in patient condition and respond with prompt clinical intervention
• Administer medications and recovery interventions according to protocol and clinical direction
• Prepare patients for safe transfer, discharge, or the next level of care
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and perioperative team members to support quality outcomes
• Maintain accurate charting and uphold patient safety standards

Apply now to join a rewarding PACU travel nursing opportunity in Duluth, Georgia, and advance your career in perioperative healthcare.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #512182. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU

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