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Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,207 per week

$2,207 per week

American Traveler Staffing Professionals

American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

  • Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
  • Hours: 40 hrs/wk
  • Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
  • Length: 13 weeks
  • Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position in New Orleans, LA, requiring PACU or Pre/Post Op background and Epic EMR experience.

Details

  • Large-volume PACU department supporting all major surgical services across 34 ORs on 2 floors, including Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Pulmonary Lab, CT/MRI, and Pediatric GI/Lithotripsy
  • Nurses provide pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care for both adult and pediatric populations
  • Patient ratio of 1:2
  • Floating to pediatric PACU required as needed
  • Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
  • 2–3 weekends required per contract
  • Special procedures include regional anesthesia and ECT
  • Equipment used includes Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein
  • Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

  • Active Louisiana RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
  • Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — all must be AHA-issued
  • PACU or Pre/Post Op nursing experience strongly preferred
  • Experience caring for both adult and pediatric surgical/procedural patients
  • Epic EMR experience required

Additional Information

  • Candidates must reside 65+ miles from the facility to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
  • RTO requests must be disclosed and discussed during the interview process
  • By accepting a position with this health system, candidates acknowledge they may be assigned to an emergency team during declared emergency events and will be expected to remain at the facility or serve on a relief team until the event passes
  • Candidates who are not comfortable with emergency event obligations should not apply for this role
  • 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-722554. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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