PACU RN
New Orleans, Louisiana
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Support patients across all major surgical services.
• Unit covers all surgical/procedural populations except critical care patients.
• Care for pre-op, Phase I and Phase II recovery patients, including pediatric and adult populations.
• Department includes 34 ORs on 2 floors with a high volume of pediatric cases.
• Services include Endoscopy, Interventional Radiology, Pulmonary Lab, and more.
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• 2-3 scheduled weekends per contract.
• Epic experience required.
• Candidates must be comfortable working with pediatric patients.

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• Regional anesthesia
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
• Care for pre/post-op patients in multiple OR settings and recovery phases.

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Equipment Experience

• Hoyer lift
• Bladder scanner
• Accuvein

Experience Requirements

• Preferred background in PACU or Pre/Post Op experience.
• Years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified.

Work Expectations

• May be assigned to an Emergency Team during emergency events, requiring extended stay or relief duties as assigned by unit manager.
• Must be comfortable with emergency event assignments.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Current/valid Driver’s License or government photo ID (color copy).
• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• Education verification of highest level required if no state license.
• Sex offender search required within 30 days of start, updated monthly.
• License verification: Active Louisiana or Compact RN license required upon submission and maintained throughout contract.
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Photo for badge: Full color, passport-style, recent within 6 months.
• Physical exam within 12 months indicating good health.
• Fit mask testing (N95) within 1 year of start; onsite fit testing available if needed.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap required for ED, Peds, Mother/Baby, NICU)
  • TB test (PPD, Qgold, or Tspot) within 12 months, updated annually
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive IGG titer or completed vaccine series
  • Hepatitis B: Positive antibody titer, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer; declination allowed with signed form
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer, completed vaccine series, or booster after negative titer
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30).
• Skills checklist and employment application required, including 7 years employment history and explanation of gaps.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Candidates must be comfortable with pediatric patients and working in a fast-paced surgical/procedural environment.
• Emergency team participation during events is mandatory if assigned.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with surgical and perioperative care backgrounds, comfortable with pediatric populations and emergency response duties.