Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37404!

Job Title

Travel RN – Pre/Post Op / Same Day Surgery (PACU)

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Three 12-hour shifts per week (shift start times vary between 5:00 AM–7:00 AM based on surgery schedule); four 10-hour shift schedules may also be considered | One closing shift per week required (7:00 AM until last patient departs) | Projected Start Date: August 3, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical patients for procedures in a preoperative holding and same day surgery setting
• Provide Phase 2 recovery care to post-operative patients
• Perform and assist with IV starts, moderate sedation, nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan procedures as indicated
• Monitor patients using cardiac monitors, EKG machines, and ultrasound equipment
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Collaborate with unit secretaries and surgical technologists to ensure efficient patient throughput

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in preoperative, PACU, or same day surgery nursing
• Demonstrated IV start skills and moderate sedation experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience preparing surgical patients for procedures and providing Phase 2 recovery
• Blue scrubs required as unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience with advanced procedures including nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan catheter management
• Prior travel nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative environment

Why Join Us

• No weekend or holiday shifts required, offering a consistent and predictable schedule
• Join a collaborative, experienced unit team known for excellent teamwork in a large, well-equipped facility

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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