PACU | RN

$1,520 - $1,600 per week

Temporary

GHR Healthcare

Atlanta, GA

PACU RN Travel Nursing Job in Atlanta, GA - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Experienced PACU RN needed for a 16-week travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Join a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and provide expert recovery room nursing for thoracic, orthopedic, neurology, vascular, urology, and general surgery patients. If you’re a skilled Registered Nurse with strong critical thinking and PACU experience, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your perioperative nursing career in a thriving Atlanta healthcare setting.

Job Details

Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
Healthcare Setting: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
Employment Type: Travel Nursing
Contract Duration: 16 weeks
Start Date: 09/14/2026
Shift: 12-hour days
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
Hours Per Week: 36
Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 - $1,600
Unit Highlights: High-acuity PACU with a diverse surgical case mix

Job Requirements

Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience or closely related post-anesthesia care experience
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
NIHSS certification required
Cerner experience preferred
Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comfort in a high-acuity recovery environment
Ability to support holiday coverage as scheduled

Responsibilities

Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in the PACU
Monitor patient recovery, assess stability, and respond quickly to changes in condition
Care for patients recovering from complex procedures across multiple surgical specialties
Collaborate with charge nurses, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to support patient flow
Document accurately and follow established PACU protocols and clinical standards
Support a 24/7 recovery environment with holiday call coverage as needed
Promote patient safety, comfort, and efficient recovery through excellent bedside care

Apply now to take the next step in your PACU RN travel nursing career in Atlanta, GA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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