Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Atlanta, GA
Binding Minds
5x8 hrs, Days

Facility: Northside Hospital Atlanta
Department: Atl–Tower OP Surg (876)
Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30342
Additional Worksite: 5670 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd, Suite 835, Atlanta, GA 30342
Requisition: 2025-98523

Position Overview

Northside Hospital Atlanta is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) within the Tower Outpatient Surgery department. The RN will provide high-quality post-anesthesia care to surgical patients in a fast-paced, outpatient surgical environment. This is a 13-week contract assignment with an 8-hour day shift schedule.

Rates

• W2: $19
• Stipend: $1545
• Weekly Gross: $2305

Schedule

• Shift: 8-hour days (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
• Days: Monday–Friday
• No weekends, holidays, or call (except winter holiday requirements listed below)
• Weeks: 13
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• End Date: 04/18/2026

Contract Details

• Schedule Type: Deferred
• Contract Type (Nursing):
  • Daily OT after 24 hours (based on multiplier)
  • Weekly OT after 40 hours (based on multiplier)
• Guaranteed Hours: Not specified
• Pricing Negotiations: Permitted
• Local Candidate Restriction: No local candidates within 50 miles

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures.
• Monitor and assess patient status, including vital signs, pain levels, airway stability, and recovery progression.
• Administer medications and interventions per anesthesia and surgical team protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation per hospital and regulatory standards.
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and perioperative staff.
• Ensure safe patient transitions from OR to PACU and from PACU to Phase II or discharge.
• Support patient education regarding post-operative expectations and discharge instructions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience: 2 years of recent PACU or critical care nursing experience required
• Licensure: Active Registered Nurse license (State of Georgia or compact)
• Certifications:
  • BLS required (American Heart Association)
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment

Winter Holiday Requirements

Candidate must be willing to work 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday from the lists below:

Major Holidays (must work 1):

• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day

Minor Holidays (must work 1):

• Christmas Eve
• New Year’s Eve