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PACU | RN

GHR HealthcareAtlanta, GATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Atlanta, GA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Aug 26, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$41.67
Weekly
$1,500
Yearly (full-time)
$78,000
Contract length
16 weeks
Start date
09/14/2026

This job pays about $41.67/hour — 7% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel in Atlanta, GA

Bring your recovery room expertise to a rewarding PACU travel nurse opportunity in Atlanta, GA. This 16-week Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN assignment offers the chance to work in a well-established metropolitan setting known for its vibrant culture, excellent dining, and easy access to everything the Atlanta area has to offer. If you are a confident Registered Nurse who thrives in fast-paced perioperative care and delivering exceptional patient care, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Job Details

  • Specialty: PACU / Extended Recovery
  • Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
  • Start Date: 09/14/2026
  • Duration: 16 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour days
  • Schedule: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, Monday through Sunday
  • Weekly Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
  • Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
  • Location Highlights: Convenient Atlanta-area healthcare setting with access to major city amenities, vibrant neighborhoods, and an energetic clinical community

Job Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in PACU, recovery room nursing, or a closely related post-anesthesia specialty
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
  • Current AHA BLS certification required
  • Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to provide safe, compassionate post-operative care
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, team-oriented healthcare environment

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and support a safe transition to the next phase of care
  • Assess vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall patient response during recovery
  • Administer medications and interventions according to patient needs and clinical protocols
  • Collaborate with perioperative, surgical, and anesthesia teams to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
  • Document patient assessments, treatments, and recovery progress accurately and promptly
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns as needed

Apply now for this Atlanta PACU RN travel opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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