Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in New Orleans, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (5x8 Hours, 7:00–15:30) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to both adult and pediatric surgical patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department supporting 34 operating rooms.
• Support patients undergoing all major surgical services, including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab, and CT/MRI procedures.
• Administer and monitor care for patients receiving regional anesthesia and ECT procedures.
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed, caring for patients of all ages in both pre-op and recovery phases.
• Operate specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as required.
• 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 submission.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU specialty.
• Current AHA-issued ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system.
• Ability and willingness to float to pediatric PACU as assigned.
• Willingness to participate in facility emergency response team assignments as directed by unit manager.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred.
• Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with regional anesthesia monitoring and ECT procedures.

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a comprehensive range of surgical and procedural specialties.
• Orientation is fully structured and conducted five days a week, with billable modules completed during orientation hours.

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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