Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,742 per week in Sandy Springs, GA

Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve). The unit manages a diverse and higher acuity patient population recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, including Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases.

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Job Summary

This is an exciting 16-week travel assignment for a dedicated Registered Nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) services. The role is based at a dynamic acute care facility in Sandy Springs, Georgia, specifically on the Ground Floor PACU.

The unit manages a diverse and higher acuity patient population recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures, including Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases. The successful candidate will play a critical role in monitoring, assessing, and stabilizing patients in the immediate post-operative phase, ensuring optimal recovery and patient safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
• Monitor vital signs, airway patency, neurological status, and hemodynamic stability.
• Administer medications, manage pain, and address post-operative complications such as nausea and vomiting.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and intervene appropriately in critical situations.
• Collaborate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and other healthcare team members.
• Document patient care accurately and completely in the electronic medical record system.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and recovery expectations.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of recent, acute care experience in a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.
• Experience with Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in post-anesthesia assessment, monitoring, and intervention.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Expertise in airway management, pain management, and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients with complex surgical histories.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing patient conditions and unit demands.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Assignment Dates: September 14, 2026 – January 2, 2027
• Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
• Call Requirements: Unit is covered with call on holidays; participation may be required.

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.