PACU Registered Nurse

PACU Registered Nurse Day Shift in New Orleans, LA

Are you a compassionate RN looking for a rewarding opportunity in a leading facility in New Orleans, LA? Join a vibrant team providing high-quality perioperative care in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a consistent 3x12-hour day shift, competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a difference for patients of all ages. Start your next adventure on 07/13/2026 with an anticipated assignment through 10/12/2026.

Quick Facts:

• Location: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• End Date: 10/12/2026
• Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (11:00 23:30)
• Hours/Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• License/Certs: RN License, ACLS, BCLS, PALS (required)
• Experience: PACU, Pre/Post Op, Critical Care Post-Op preferred

Pay & Benefits:

• Hourly Rate: $53.60
• Pay package discussed upon application
• Benefits include:
• Competitive pay packages
• Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
• Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
• Robust referral bonus program
• Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
• Licensure and certification reimbursement when applicable

What You'll Do:

• Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to surgical patients across multiple specialties
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed, supporting high-volume pediatric and adult patient populations
• Utilize specialized equipment such as Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, efficient patient care
• Assist with regional anesthesia and ECT procedures
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2, ensuring quality care and safety standards are met

What You Need:

• Active RN license in Louisiana (or applicable state)
• ACLS, BCLS, PALS certifications
• Proven PACU or Pre/Post Op experience (Critical Care Post-Op preferred)
• Epic EMR experience

Preferred:

• Experience with pediatric patients and high-volume surgical units

About the Assignment:

This assignment is with a leading healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA, supporting a busy PACU that services a broad range of surgical procedures, including pediatric and adult cases, in a multi-specialty environment. The unit fosters a team-oriented approach, offering an engaging and dynamic perioperative setting. VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied