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

PACU Registered Nurse

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: Day shift, 4x10-hour shifts (5:00 to 15:30), 40 hours per week

Unit and Assignment

• Patient population: Cardiology and cardiac procedure patients, including pre- and post-procedure care
• Special procedures: LHC, RHC, TAVR, ablations, TEE, cardioversion, loop recorders, pacemakers, vascular procedures
• Special equipment: Vein finder, bladder scanner
• Shift times: 10-hour shifts, either 0500 to 1530 or 0900 to 1930. The assigned time depends on experience and will be discussed with the manager during interview.
• Emergency team: After starting, the unit manager may assign you to an emergency team. This requires staying at the facility until the event passes or serving on the relief team. By accepting the contract, you agree to report as assigned during an emergency event.
• Scrubs: Royal blue or white

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Louisiana
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience: 2 years required
• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or RQI
• NIHSS certification

Compliance and Onboarding

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, updated annually. Also required: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated monthly; sex offender search within 30 days of start, updated monthly; and education verification.
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start. Must be initiated within 24 to 48 hours of offer acceptance.
• Immunizations and health:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start, showing good physical health
  • Negative TB test (PPD, Qgold, or TSpot) within 12 months, or TB questionnaire and clear chest X-ray if previously positive
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity (titer or completed vaccine series)
  • Flu vaccination or declination for the 2026-27 season (deadlines: 11/16 for new prestarts, 12/31 for working candidates)
• Fit testing: Completed within one year before start. Must be provided within one week of contract start. Can be completed at the facility's occupational health clinic with authorization.
• Competency: Specialty-specific competency exam completed within 1 year before start, with a minimum score of 80%, updated annually. Skills checklist updated annually.
• Emergency preparedness: Checklist required for assignments during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30).
• Documents: Driver's license or government photo ID (color copy), resume/application, and a 7-year employment history with explanations for any gaps. Badge photo uploaded within 24 hours of booking.
• Identity verification: Enrollment in CLEAR required, with a smartphone.