Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel | Atlanta, GA (30342)

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) travel assignment in Atlanta, GA — 13-week PACU travel nurse opportunity in ZIP 30342 with competitive weekly pay and guaranteed 40 hours.

Located in the heart of Atlanta's vibrant healthcare community, ZIP 30342 offers easy access to renowned medical centers, diverse dining options, and beautiful green spaces such as Chastain Park. Enjoy Atlanta's rich cultural attractions, thriving arts scene, and welcoming neighborhoods, making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and an exciting urban lifestyle.

Job Details – PACU Travel Nurse

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 - $1,660
• Location: Atlanta, GA 30342 (Atlanta healthcare / Georgia nursing jobs)
• Position: PACU Travel Nurse / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN (Pre-Op Ground Floor – RN OR)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday (5:30am–2:00pm)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / PACU RN)

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU RN experience, including Neuro and Thoracic specialties (Neuro PACU, Thoracic PACU)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Georgia license preferred or compact/eligible)
• Certifications required: AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience in pediatric PACU, pediatric OR, surgical pathology, thoracic surgery, or sub-acute settings is a plus
• Must be outside 50-mile local radius (no local candidates within 50 miles) — open to travel nurses

Responsibilities – PACU / Perioperative Nursing

• Provide comprehensive pre-operative and post-anesthesia care to surgical patients in a fast-paced PACU environment
• Monitor patient recovery and assess vital signs, neuro status, and respiratory function; respond promptly to changes in condition
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including pain management and post-op orders
• Collaborate with perioperative and multidisciplinary teams (surgeons, anesthesiologists, OR staff) to ensure safe handoffs and optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely patient records and documentation in the electronic medical record
• Utilize neuro and thoracic clinical expertise to support specialty cases and high-acuity patients

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed 40 hours — ideal for travel nurses seeking Atlanta travel nursing jobs
• Work within a collaborative perioperative team in a busy Atlanta hospital
• Opportunity to use Neuro and Thoracic PACU skills in a specialty surgical environment

Apply now to join our Atlanta healthcare team as a PACU Travel Nurse (PACU RN). Submit your resume and certifications today to be considered for this 13-week travel assignment in ZIP 30342. Join our perioperative team and advance your PACU nursing career in Atlanta, GA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.