Travel RN PACU - $1,879 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #752317. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others