Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU / Recovery

Location

Atlanta, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Monday – Sunday

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring for patients in an extended recovery unit
• Assess, plan, and implement individualized nursing care for patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, including vital signs, pain levels, and level of consciousness
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe patient transitions and discharge readiness
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday (Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year's Eve)

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in PACU / Recovery nursing
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an extended recovery or post-surgical care setting
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with post-anesthesia assessment tools and recovery protocols

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity recovery environment within a well-established acute care facility in Atlanta
• Contract position offering flexibility and professional growth in a specialized nursing setting