Key Responsibilities Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care to pediatric and adult patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department supporting 34 operating rooms. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a comprehensive range of surgical specialties and procedural areas.
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Orleans, LA
Description
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
New Orleans, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 2–3 Weekends per Contract Period
Key Responsibilities
Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care to pediatric and adult patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department supporting 34 operating rooms
Support all major surgical services and procedural populations, including Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Pulmonary Lab, CT/MRI, and Cystoscopy suites
Assist with specialized procedures including regional anesthesia and ECT
Float to pediatric PACU as needed, maintaining competency across all age groups
Utilize specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as required
Maintain Epic EMR documentation and adhere to all facility compliance and emergency response protocols, including potential assignment to an emergency team during declared events
Required Qualifications
Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or Pre/Post-Op experience in specialty
ACLS, BLS (BCLS), and PALS certifications required – AHA-issued only
Epic EMR experience required
NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
Preferred Experience / Skills
Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred
Critical Care Post-Op experience preferred
Comfort and experience caring for pediatric patient populations
Familiarity with regional anesthesia monitoring and ECT procedures
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a comprehensive range of surgical specialties and procedural areas
Orientation is conducted five days a week with billable modules factored into orientation hours, supporting a structured and supported onboarding experience