PACU Registered Nurse
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (PACU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Unit: Pre and post recovery for Radiology and Interventional Radiology (including Ultrasound, CT)
• Patient Diagnoses: CKD, Post organ transplant, Radiation, Oncology, Chronic Hepatic/Biliary disease
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience (Registered Nurse)
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience NOT required)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days

Orientation & Training

• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)
• Competency exams required by agency (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency for applicable units)
• Color Blind Testing required

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if past positive)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B – Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – Highly recommended
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• TB Questionnaire required annually

Work Expectations

• Work major holidays if they fall during assignment (expectation varies by number of holidays)
• Locals accepted at same rate

Additional Notes

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Dress and professional appearance policy must be reviewed
• Code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience in PACU or related specialties, who are comfortable working in a sensitive unit with a variety of complex patient diagnoses. Prior travel experience is not required.