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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

New Orleans, LA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days (5x8 Hours, 7:00–15:30) | 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
• Support patients undergoing all major surgical services, including endoscopy, interventional radiology, pulmonary lab procedures, and regional anesthesia
• Float to pediatric PACU as needed, caring for patients of all ages in pre-op and recovery settings
• Operate specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and AccuVein
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio and fulfill 2–3 scheduled weekend shifts per contract period
• Participate in emergency team assignments as directed by unit management in the event of an emergency event

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license – Compact or Louisiana license required and must be in hand at time of submittal
• Minimum 2 years of experience in PACU or a related specialty
• Current ACLS, BCLS, and PALS certifications (AHA required)
• Proficiency with Epic EMR
• NURSYS report required and must be current within 4 weeks of submission date
• Must meet travel compliance distance requirements (greater than 65 miles from facility)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Background in PACU or Pre/Post-Op nursing strongly preferred
• Experience caring for pediatric surgical populations
• Familiarity with regional anesthesia and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) patient care

Why Join Us

• Work in a large, dynamic surgical environment supporting a diverse range of surgical specialties and patient populations
• Orientation is held five days a week with billable modules factored into orientation hours