Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,288 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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 supporting 34 operating rooms.
• Support patients undergoing all major surgical services including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab procedures, and regional anesthesia or ECT cases.
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed, caring for patients of all ages in both pre-op and recovery phases.
• Utilize specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as part of routine patient care.
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio and adhere to all unit protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations (2–3 weekends per contract period).

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (Compact or Louisiana state license required and must be in hand at time of submission).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU or a directly related specialty.
• Current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications (AHA-issued certifications required).
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system.
• Ability and willingness to float to pediatric PACU as operationally needed.
• Willingness to serve on an emergency response team and remain at or return to the facility during declared emergency events as directed by unit management.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background in PACU or Pre/Post Op nursing strongly preferred.
• Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with regional anesthesia patient care and ECT procedures.

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a broad range of specialties and patient populations across a well-equipped, multi-OR facility.
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours, ensuring a supported onboarding experience.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #753465. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others