Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,742 per week in Sandy Springs, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Sandy Springs, GA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $1,742 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 9/21/2026

About the Position

Job Title

PACU Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse for a 16-week travel assignment in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This role is situated on the Ground Floor PACU of a dynamic facility that operates 24/7, providing critical care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, including those undergoing Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases. This unit specializes in higher acuity patients, requiring a strong clinical background and the ability to provide comprehensive post-operative care in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
• Monitor, assess, and intervene for patients with higher acuity needs in the immediate post-operative phase.
• Manage patients undergoing Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in post-anesthesia patient assessment and management.
• Experience with high acuity patient care.
• Competency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Cerner.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: AM shifts
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Contract Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: 2026-09-21
• End Date: 2027-01-09
• Call Requirements: Unit is covered with call on holidays.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).

Licensing Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.