PACU

PACU Nurse – Travel Assignment

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced PACU Nurse for a 13-week travel contract in Atlanta, GA. You'll provide immediate post-operative care in a fast-paced recovery environment, monitoring patients as they emerge from anesthesia and preparing them for discharge or inpatient admission.

Schedule

• Primary Shift: 4 × 10-hour shifts per week, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• On-Call Rotation: 4–5 shifts per month, including:
• Weeknights (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekends (12-hour shifts)
• Holidays (12-hour shifts)

Requirements

• Current RN license (state of assignment)
• Minimum 18 months PACU experience
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to manage high-acuity post-operative patients

What to Expect

You'll assess vital signs, manage pain and nausea, monitor for post-operative complications, and coordinate patient transitions. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to work in a dynamic surgical recovery setting.

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• Guaranteed hours provided

This is an ideal assignment for nurses seeking a structured travel opportunity with predictable core hours and supplemental on-call work.