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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: New Orleans, LA Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121!

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 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).

Required Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 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.

Why Join Us

• 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.

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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