PACU | RN

PACU RN Travel Nursing Job in Atlanta, GA - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

Experienced PACU RN needed for a 16-week travel assignment in Atlanta, Georgia. Join a high-acuity Post-Anesthesia Care Unit and provide expert recovery room nursing for thoracic, orthopedic, neurology, vascular, urology, and general surgery patients. If you’re a skilled Registered Nurse with strong critical thinking and PACU experience, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your perioperative nursing career in a thriving Atlanta healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Location: Atlanta, GA 30342
• Healthcare Setting: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Contract Duration: 16 weeks
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Shift: 12-hour days
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 - $1,600
• Unit Highlights: High-acuity PACU with a diverse surgical case mix

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience or closely related post-anesthesia care experience
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification required
• Cerner experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and comfort in a high-acuity recovery environment
• Ability to support holiday coverage as scheduled

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate post-anesthesia nursing care to surgical patients in the PACU
• Monitor patient recovery, assess stability, and respond quickly to changes in condition
• Care for patients recovering from complex procedures across multiple surgical specialties
• Collaborate with charge nurses, supervisors, surgeons, and anesthesia providers to support patient flow
• Document accurately and follow established PACU protocols and clinical standards
• Support a 24/7 recovery environment with holiday call coverage as needed
• Promote patient safety, comfort, and efficient recovery through excellent bedside care

Apply now to take the next step in your PACU RN travel nursing career in Atlanta, GA.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.