TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
Location
New Orleans, LA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days (5x8 Hours, 7:00–15:30) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to both adult and pediatric surgical patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department
- Support patients undergoing all major surgical services, including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab procedures, and regional anesthesia
- Float to pediatric PACU as needed, caring for patients of all ages in pre-op and recovery settings
- Operate specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein
- Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio and fulfill 2–3 scheduled weekend shifts per contract period
- Participate in emergency team assignments as directed by unit management in the event of an emergency event
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU or a related specialty
- Current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications (AHA required)
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
- Must meet travel compliance distance requirements (greater than 65 miles from facility)
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred
- Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations
- Familiarity with regional anesthesia and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) patient care
Why Join Us
- Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse range of surgical specialties and patient populations
- Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules factored into orientation hours