PACU RN
Atlanta, GA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date01/04/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
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
RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)
Location
Atlanta, GA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Expected 36 hours/week | Shift times 10:00 PM – 10:30 AM | Includes 2 weeknight call shifts per month (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM) and 1 weekend PM shift per week (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
- Monitor and assess patient vital signs, airway status, and level of consciousness in the immediate post-operative period
- Administer medications and interventions as ordered, responding promptly to changes in patient condition
- Participate in on-call coverage, including 2 weeknight call shifts per month and 1 weekend PM shift per week
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe patient transitions
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 18 months of PACU experience required
- Active Georgia RN license or compact nursing license – must be in hand at time of submission
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts including weekends and on-call assignments
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-volume or academic medical center PACU setting
- Strong critical thinking and rapid assessment skills in a fast-paced post-operative environment
- Familiarity with a wide range of surgical specialties and anesthesia recovery protocols
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity PACU environment within a well-regarded academic medical setting in Atlanta
- Gain valuable experience across diverse surgical cases while working with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
Atlanta, GA
About
A true Southern gem, Atlanta, Georgia, is a city rooted in the past but leading the way into the future. Atlanta is known for its beautiful skyline and many attractions, including the Georgia Aquarium, the World of Coca Cola and the CNN Center. Local restaurants like The Varsity and Mary Mac’s Tea Room showcase the city’s rich Southern cuisine, and visitors quickly notice that almost every street downtown has “peach” in the name. The cost of living is much lower than in many similar cities in the more crowded Northeast, but the quality of life is as good or better. Atlanta is also home to the world’s busiest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson International, making air travel a breeze, and Atlantic Station, a great place to shop til you drop. There's literally something for everyone from historic homes and museums to sports teams like the Braves, Hawks, Falcons, Dream and United FC.
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