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PACU Registered Nurse

$53.6 per hour

VieMed

PACU Registered Nurse – New Orleans, LA | Day Shift

Join a leading healthcare facility in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a PACU Registered Nurse. Enjoy a flexible schedule, competitive hourly pay, and an excellent support team dedicated to your success. Immediate start available — apply now to be part of a dynamic surgical recovery team!

Location: New Orleans, LA

Start Date: 07/20/2026

End Date: 10/19/2026

Shift: Day, 5x8-Hour (07:00 - 15:30)

Hours/Week: 40

Employment Type: Contract

Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS (Required)

Experience: PACU or Pre/Post Op experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay Rate: $53.60

Pay Package: Competitive pay, weekly pay via direct deposit

Benefits: Comprehensive medical benefits, paid sick time, licensure/certification travel & reimbursement, robust referral bonus program, 24/7 dedicated team support

What You'll Do

  • Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from surgical procedures in a high-volume environment
  • Support patients of all ages, including pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
  • Float to pediatric PACU as needed, with the ability to adapt to a variety of case types
  • Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure safe recovery and discharge protocols
  • Operate essential equipment such as Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein
  • Maintain patient safety standards and comply with hospital policies and procedures

What You Need

Required:

  • Valid Louisiana RN license with CPR certification (ACLS, BCLS, PALS)
  • 1+ year PACU or Pre/Post Op nursing experience
  • Epic EMR experience preferred
  • Ability to care for patients of all ages and support high-volume surgical units

Preferred:

  • Experience in pediatric PACU or regional anesthesia

About the Assignment This role is based in a top-tier surgical recovery unit supporting all major surgical services except critical care. You will assist in caring for patients pre-op, intra-op, and post-op in a fully equipped environment across two floors with diverse case loads, including pediatric patients and outpatient procedures. The unit features 34 ORs with specialties such as Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, and Pulmonary Lab, providing a fast-paced, rewarding setting. Compliance

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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