PACU Registered Nurse

$53.6 per hour

VieMed

PACU Registered Nurse – Day Shift – New Orleans, LA

Are you looking for a rewarding PACU nursing opportunity in a bustling surgical environment? Join a leading facility in New Orleans, LA, where you'll enjoy a consistent day schedule, competitive pay rates, and comprehensive benefits. This position offers immediate start dates, a supportive team, and opportunities to work across pediatric and adult patient populations.

Quick Facts

Location: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
Start Date: 07/20/2026
End Date: 10/19/2026
Shift: Day, 5x8-Hour (07:00 – 15:30)
Hours/Week: 40
Employment Type: Contract, W-2
License/Certs: ACLS, BCLS, PALS (required)
Experience: PACU, Pre/Post Op experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

Pay rate: $53.60/hour
Pay package discussed upon application
Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
Robust referral bonus program
Paid sick time in line with applicable laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable

What You'll Do

Provide high-quality care to patients recovering from surgery in the PACU setting
Support pediatric, adult, and all surgical populations, including pre-op and recovery phases
Float to pediatric PACU as needed, with capability to care for patients of all ages
Utilize equipment such as Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe patient transitions through recovery phases
Maintain compliance with all safety and clinical standards, including Epic documentation

What You Need

Louisiana RN license or willing to obtain
ACLS, BCLS, PALS certifications (current)
Prior PACU or Pre/Post Op experience is preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment
Comfortable floating to pediatric PACU when required

About the Assignment

This position is with a leading facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, supporting perioperative patient care across multiple surgical specialties. The unit primarily handles cases in an active, high-volume setting with a focus on pediatric and adult recovery services. The department emphasizes team collaboration and excellence in patient care, ensuring a rewarding experience for nursing professionals looking to advance their perioperative skills. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied

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