Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Endoscopy, Epic Systems, Healthcare Administration, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Patient Care, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Pediatrics, Postanesthesia, Radiology, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
Job Title
Registered Nurse – PACU
LocationNew Orleans, LA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- 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 all major surgical services including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab, and CT/MRI procedural cases
- Administer and monitor care for patients receiving regional anesthesia and ECT procedures
- Float to pediatric PACU as needed, providing age-appropriate care across all patient populations
- Operate specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein
- Participate in emergency team assignments as directed by unit management in the event of a declared emergency event
Required Qualifications- Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU specialty
- Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (AHA required)
- Proficiency with Epic EMR
- Ability to maintain a 1:2 patient ratio
- Availability for 2–3 scheduled weekends per contract period
Preferred Experience / Skills- Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred
- Critical Care Post-Op experience is preferred
- Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations
Why Join Us- Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse patient population across multiple surgical specialties and procedural areas
- Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules completed during orientation hours
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing