Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – Georgia
Start Date: November 9, 2026
Location: Macon, Georgia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Full-time travel assignment with call requirements including minimum of 1 day per week and every 3rd weekend. Additional call may be required based on staffing needs. Weekend coverage included in call requirements.
Highlights:
- Phase I PACU experience with diverse surgical specialties including Bariatrics, ENT, General, Gyn, Neuro, Ophthalmology, Ortho, and Vascular
- Advanced skills including arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, central line care, and ventilated patient care
- Anesthesia experience with General, Local, MAC, Nerve Blocks, and Spinal procedures
- Electronic charting system used; experience with any EMR acceptable
- Floating may be required within facility and scope of practice to partner location as needed
- First-time travelers accepted with minimum 1 year of experience
Requirements:
- Active Georgia or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
- Proficiency in inpatient PACU care including conscious sedation, post-epidural management, PCA pump management, and RASS scoring
- Experience with IV vasopressors, reversal agents, EVD, ICP monitoring, and malignant hyperthermia protocol
- Community hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Full compliance required to start on time; orientation is bi-weekly
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This travel nursing position offers the chance to expand your PACU expertise across a broad range of surgical specialties in a dynamic healthcare environment. You'll work with advanced monitoring and critical care equipment while supporting patients through all phases of post-anesthesia recovery. The facility welcomes first-time travelers and provides comprehensive orientation to ensure your success from day one.
Additional Information:
- Holiday coverage: Required to work major holidays that fall during assignment period (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
- Time off requests: Maximum 7 days per contract; all requests must be finalized at time of submission and cannot be requested during orientation week
- Orientation hours determined by contract length
- Onboarding compliance must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing; all documents due Tuesday prior to start date