PACU RN
New Orleans, LA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a PACU position requiring Epic experience and a compact or LA RN license in hand.

Details

• PACU unit supporting pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery for pediatric and adult populations
• Supports all major surgical and procedural services, excluding patients requiring critical care
• Cares for patients across 34 ORs on two floors, including cysto suites, pediatric GI/lithotripsy, CT/MRI, endoscopy, interventional radiology, and pulmonary lab cases
• High volume of pediatric patients on the first floor unit
• Candidates must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed
• Utilizes regional anesthesia and ECT procedures
• Uses specialized equipment including Hoyer lift, bladder scanner, and Accuvein
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 18:45 to 7:15
• 2-3 scheduled weekends per contract
• No call-in requirements
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Compact or LA) required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• AHA certifications required
• PACU or Pre/Post Op experience preferred
• Critical Care Post Op experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Up-to-date NURSYS report required (within 4 weeks of submission)

Additional Information

• Provide pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II recovery care to surgical and procedural patients of all ages
• Orientation held 5 days a week
• Holiday availability required for 2 of 4 designated holiday periods annually: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, and Mardi Gras
• May be assigned to an Emergency Team requiring extended stay at the facility during emergency events
• RTO must be listed on profile and discussed during interview to avoid offer rescindment
• Two Manager/Supervisor references required prior to starting contract (Charge RN references not accepted)
• Does not accept local candidates; must reside more than 65 miles from the facility
• Candidates must be separated from Ochsner Health System for one full year if previously employed as permanent staff or in-house agency contractors before returning as a traveler