Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,034 per week in New Orleans, LA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: New Orleans, LA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,034 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

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

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years in specialty required License: Compact or state license in hand upon submission required Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS required Must-Have: Candidates must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed. Description: Please ensure traveler is aware of the following: Upon accepting an assignment and starting your role, your unit manager may assign you to an "Emergency Team." There will be an expectation to stay at the facility until after the event passes or to be part of the relief team. Specific details pertaining to pay will be relayed on each emergency event, as impacts may vary. By signing your travel contract, you accept the above expectations. You will report as assigned by your immediate unit manager if an emergency event were to occur. You should not apply for this role if you are not comfortable with the above circumstances. Nurses care for pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery for both pediatric and adult populations. This department provides pre/post-op care to patients in a total of 34 operating rooms across two floors. The first floor has 6 operating rooms, 2 cysto suites, and a shared Pediatric GI/Lithotripsy room. This section has a high volume of pediatric patients. The second floor surgical setting has 28 operating rooms and services cases from various specialties. Candidates should be prepared to care for patients of all ages in both pre-op and recovery phases. Special equipment includes a Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Accuvein system. Preferred candidates will have a background in PACU or pre/post-op experiences, with critical care post-op experience preferred. Patient ratio is typically 1:2. Candidates should be prepared for 2-3 scheduled weekends per contract.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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