Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,059 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 3x12-Hour Shifts (11:00–23:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to adult and pediatric surgical patients across a high-volume, multi-floor perioperative department supporting up to 34 operating rooms.
• Care for patients undergoing a broad range of surgical and procedural services including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab, cystoscopy, and CT/MRI procedures.
• Administer and monitor care for patients receiving regional anesthesia and ECT procedures.
• Utilize specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as needed.
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed to support high-volume pediatric patient populations.
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio and fulfill 2–3 scheduled weekend shifts per contract period.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU or perioperative specialty.
• Current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications (AHA-issued certifications required).
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system.
• Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility address (as indicated on driver's license) – local travelers are not accepted.
• Current NURSYS report required, dated within 4 weeks of submission.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background specifically in PACU or Pre/Post Op nursing; Critical Care Post-Op experience strongly preferred.
• Comfort and experience caring for pediatric patient populations in a perioperative setting.

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, dynamic perioperative environment supporting a diverse surgical population across multiple service lines and specialties.
• Orientation is held five days a week and includes billable module completion time, supporting a smooth onboarding experience.

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #751649. 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