Cath Lab RN
Athens, GA
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,632/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a 13-week PACU travel nursing contract in Athens, Georgia, and bring your expertise to a fast-paced Cardiac Cath Lab and post-anesthesia recovery environment. This opportunity is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) who enjoys caring for patients throughout the procedural and recovery experience while collaborating with an interdisciplinary clinical team. Athens offers a welcoming blend of historic charm, a vibrant cultural scene, excellent dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Athens, Georgia
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,350–$2,470
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 31, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Healthcare Setting: Cardiac Cath Lab and post-procedure recovery
- Openings: 1
PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
- At least 1 year of recent nursing experience, preferably in PACU, post-anesthesia care, cardiac procedural care, or a closely related setting
- Experience caring for patients before and after Cardiac Cath Lab procedures
- Ability to assess, monitor, and stabilize patients during post-procedure recovery
- Current RN PACU credentials or demonstrated PACU competency
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
- Ability to work 10-hour day shifts and meet travel nursing assignment requirements
PACU RN Responsibilities
- Provide professional nursing care for patients undergoing Cardiac Cath Lab procedures and transitioning to post-procedure recovery
- Perform pre-procedure and post-procedure nursing assessments, including monitoring vital signs and overall patient status
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with established orders and clinical standards
- Monitor patients for complications and support safe recovery and discharge readiness
- Collaborate with procedural physicians, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and clinical handoffs accurately
- Promote a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care experience
Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Athens, Georgia, and join a collaborative procedural care team.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
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About Athens, GA
As a Travel Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Athens, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Athens, GA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 89°F to 92°F, while winter lows range from 32°F to 35°F.
- Summers can be hot and humid, while winters are relatively mild with occasional cold snaps.
- Short-term rentals are available in Athens, GA, and can be found with relative ease.
- There are options for furnished apartments and houses to accommodate travel nurses.
- Athens is a car-friendly city with relatively low traffic congestion.
- Public transportation options include buses operated by Athens-Clarke County Transit System, providing convenient travel within the city.
- Athens, GA has a diverse population with a mix of students, families, and professionals.
- The city has a relatively young demographic due to the presence of the University of Georgia.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- Athens is home to a large population of travel nurses due to its medical facilities and university-affiliated hospitals.
- Athens offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants serving southern cuisine and international flavors.
- The city has a rich music scene with live performances at venues like the Georgia Theatre.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the State Botanical Garden of Georgia, numerous parks, and hiking trails.
- Sports fans can catch exciting college sports events at the University of Georgia.
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