We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse for a 16-week travel assignment in Sandy Springs, Georgia. This role is situated on the Ground Floor PACU of a dynamic facility that operates 24/7, providing critical care to patients recovering from a wide range of surgical procedures.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a diverse patient population, including those undergoing Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases. This unit specializes in higher acuity patients, requiring a strong clinical background and the ability to provide comprehensive post-operative care in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide expert post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from various surgical procedures.
Monitor, assess, and intervene for patients with higher acuity needs in the immediate post-operative phase.
Manage patients undergoing Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General surgery cases.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Proficiency in post-anesthesia patient assessment and management.
Experience with high acuity patient care.
Competency in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Cerner.
Shift Details
Shift Type: AM shifts
Shift Duration: 12 hours
Days per Week: 3 days per week
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Start Date: 2026-09-21
End Date: 2027-01-09
Call Requirements: Unit is covered with call on holidays.
Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve).
Licensing Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Sandy Springs, GA
Salary
$1,742.01
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Neurologyunmatched
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Patient Assessmentunmatched
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Patient Safetyunmatched
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Urologyunmatched
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