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

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU

Location

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (8:00 AM – 8:00 PM) | Flex with Call Rotation | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients in a 16-bed PACU unit, maintaining a 1:2 patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients using bedside monitors and arterial lines (a-lines)
• Document patient care and clinical data accurately using the Meditech documentation system
• Collaborate with anesthesia team during intubation procedures and other advanced interventions
• Participate in call rotations as part of scheduling requirements
• Uphold patient experience standards in accordance with OAS CAHPS requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1–2 years of ICU or PACU experience
• Demonstrated ICU-level skill set
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts with call rotation; no floating required
• Navy blue scrubs required as unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN or CAPA certification preferred
• Prior experience with Meditech documentation system
• Familiarity with a-line monitoring and bedside critical care equipment

Why Join Us

• Join a collaborative, team-oriented PACU unit known for strong teamwork and a supportive work environment
• Work in a specialized unit with no floating policy, allowing you to focus entirely on PACU patient care