PACU Registered Nurse
$53.6 per hourVieMed Healthcare Staffing
Job Description PACU Registered Nurse | Night Shift | New Orleans, LA
Join a leading facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a PACU Registered Nurse and enjoy a rewarding opportunity with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and dedicated support. Take advantage of a stable 12-hour night shift schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a difference in a dynamic surgical environment - starting July 13, 2026, with planned assignment through October 12, 2026.
Quick Facts:
About the Assignment:
This assignment is with a leading healthcare organization in New Orleans, supporting surgical, procedural, and recovery services in a busy, multi-specialty environment. You'll be integral to a team caring for patients across various ages and procedures, ensuring safe and efficient recovery care during the night shift. The unit includes dedicated pediatric and adult recovery sections, with high-volume surgical and procedural cases across two floors. Successful candidates are those comfortable floating, collaborating, and adapting in a fast-paced setting.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
Join a leading facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a PACU Registered Nurse and enjoy a rewarding opportunity with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and dedicated support. Take advantage of a stable 12-hour night shift schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a difference in a dynamic surgical environment - starting July 13, 2026, with planned assignment through October 12, 2026.
Quick Facts:
- Location: 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- End Date: 10/12/2026
- Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)
- Hours/Week: 36 hours/week
- Employment Type: Contract
- Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS (required)
- Experience: PACU or Pre/Post Op background preferred, Critical Care Post Op experience advantageous
- Pay Rate: $53.60 per hour
- Benefits:
- Competitive pay packages
- Weekly pay schedule via direct deposit
- Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
- Robust referral bonus program
- Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
- Licensure, travel, and other reimbursements where applicable
- Provide preoperative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia care to adult and pediatric patients in a high-volume surgical setting
- Float to pediatric PACU as needed, supporting all age groups in recovery phases
- Assist with regional anesthesia, ECT, and patient stabilization during perioperative phases
- Utilize equipment such as Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein for patient care
- Support a patient ratio of 1:2 during recovery and post-op care
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across multiple surgical departments, including Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Pulmonary Lab
- Respond to emergency situations and participate in "Emergency Team" assignments if required
- Valid RN license in Louisiana or eligible for licensure
- ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications
- Prior experience in PACU, Pre/Post Op, or Critical Care Post Op preferred
- Ability to adapt quickly to a busy, high-volume environment
- Strong patient assessment and communication skills
About the Assignment:
This assignment is with a leading healthcare organization in New Orleans, supporting surgical, procedural, and recovery services in a busy, multi-specialty environment. You'll be integral to a team caring for patients across various ages and procedures, ensuring safe and efficient recovery care during the night shift. The unit includes dedicated pediatric and adult recovery sections, with high-volume surgical and procedural cases across two floors. Successful candidates are those comfortable floating, collaborating, and adapting in a fast-paced setting.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied
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