PACU RN
Knoxville, TN
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU

Location

Knoxville, TN | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 3x12-hour shifts (7:30 AM – 8:00 PM, flexibility with times required) | On-call required: one night per week (8:00 PM – 7:00 AM) and one 24-hour call on Saturday or Sunday per 6-week schedule period | Expected 72 hours biweekly

Key Responsibilities

• Provide total patient care in a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) setting
• Maintain a patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 in accordance with unit standards
• Monitor and manage post-operative patients through recovery, identifying and responding to changes in patient condition
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner SurgiNet EMR
• Participate in on-call responsibilities as scheduled, including overnight and weekend call rotations

Required Qualifications

• Active RN Licensure (applicable state or compact)
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of critical care experience (PACU, ICU, or ED)
• Proficiency with total patient care delivery model
• Familiarity with Cerner SurgiNet or comparable EMR platform
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PACU or surgical setting
• Experience with 1:1 patient ratios in high-acuity post-operative environments
• Strong adaptability and flexibility with scheduling requirements

Why Join Us

• Scrubs are provided, reducing out-of-pocket expenses for travelers
• Consistent scheduling structure with no floating and no block scheduling, supporting a stable and predictable work environment