Travel PACU RN - $1,944 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:

11/16/2026
Duration:

13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:

12 hours, nights
Employment Type:

Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU
Location

New Orleans, LA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 2–3 Weekends per Contract Period
Key Responsibilities

Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care to pediatric and adult patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department supporting 34 operating rooms
Support all major surgical services and procedural populations, including Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Pulmonary Lab, CT/MRI, and Cystoscopy suites
Assist with specialized procedures including regional anesthesia and ECT
Float to pediatric PACU as needed, maintaining competency across all age groups
Utilize specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as required
Maintain

Epic EMR

documentation and adhere to all facility compliance and emergency response protocols, including potential assignment to an emergency team during declared events
Required Qualifications

Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or Pre/Post-Op experience in specialty
ACLS, BLS (BCLS), and PALS certifications required – AHA-issued only
Epic EMR experience required
NURSYS report must be submitted with profile and current within 4 weeks of submission date
Willingness to work 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's)
Must reside more than 65 miles from the facility (as reflected on driver's license) to be eligible — local travelers are not accepted
Candidates who previously worked as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
Preferred Experience / Skills

Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred
Critical Care Post-Op experience preferred
Comfort and experience caring for pediatric patient populations
Familiarity with regional anesthesia monitoring and ECT procedures
Why Join Us

Opportunity to work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across a comprehensive range of surgical specialties and procedural areas
Orientation is conducted five days a week with billable modules factored into orientation hours, supporting a structured and supported onboarding experience
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #795112. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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