Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in New Orleans, LA

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

New Orleans, LA

Contract | Days (5x8 Hours, 7:00–15:30) | Onsite

• Provide pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to both adult and pediatric surgical patients across a high-volume, multi-floor surgical department supporting 34 operating rooms.
• Support patients undergoing all major surgical services including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab procedures, and regional anesthesia or ECT cases.
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed, caring for patients of all ages in both pre-op and recovery phases.
• Utilize specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein as part of routine patient care.
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio and adhere to all unit protocols and safety standards.
• Participate in scheduled weekend rotations (2–3 weekends per contract period).

• Active RN license (Compact or Louisiana state license required and must be in hand at time of submission).
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU or a directly related specialty.
• Current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications (AHA-issued certifications required).
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health records system.
• Ability and willingness to float to pediatric PACU as operationally needed.
• Willingness to serve on an emergency response team and remain at or return to the facility during declared emergency events as directed by unit management.

• Background in PACU or Pre/Post Op nursing strongly preferred.
• Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations in a high-volume setting.
• Familiarity with regional anesthesia patient care and ECT procedures.

• Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a broad range of specialties and patient populations across a well-equipped, multi-OR facility.
• Orientation modules are billable and completed during scheduled orientation hours, ensuring a supported onboarding experience.