Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,884 per week in Atlanta, GA

Job Opportunity – PACU Registered Nurse – Georgia

Start Date: September 21, 2026

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 10:30 PM. Unit operates 24/7 with holiday call coverage required.

Highlights:

• Post-anesthesia care unit specializing in higher acuity cases
• Diverse case mix including Thoracic, Orthopedic, Neurology, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
• Cerner EMR system in use facility-wide
• Supportive environment with dedicated Charge Nurse and Supervisor oversight
• Holiday requirement: 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year's Day) and 1 minor holiday annually
• Non-local candidates only (must reside outside a 50-mile radius)

Requirements:

• Active RN license in the state of Georgia (or compact state eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience required
• Current AHA ACLS and BLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Candidates must be located more than 50 miles from the facility

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This PACU role offers the chance to work with a wide variety of surgical specialties in a high-acuity environment that challenges and develops your critical care skills. You'll be supported by experienced clinical leadership while caring for complex post-surgical patients across multiple service lines. This position is ideal for skilled PACU nurses seeking consistent weekday hours with opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patient recovery outcomes.