PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Dublin, GA | 13-Week Contract

Apply for a PACU travel nursing job in Dublin, Georgia, with an estimated weekly pay of $1,870-$1,970. Join a collaborative post-anesthesia care team supporting patients before and after surgical procedures in a positive same-day surgery environment. This on-site opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with strong pre-operative, post-operative, and perioperative nursing skills. You will care for a diverse patient population while working with supportive clinical staff and modern procedural equipment.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870-$1,970
• Nursing Specialty: PACU / Same-Day Surgery / Post-Anesthesia Care
• Schedule: 7:30 AM-6:00 PM day shifts with on-call responsibilities as scheduled
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Location: Dublin, Georgia
• Work Environment: On-site, 14-bed surgical services unit with typical patient ratios of 2-3:1 post-operatively and 1-2:1 pre-operatively, based on acuity
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Clinical Equipment: Bladder scanner, vein finder, and EKG machine

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
• At least 1 year of recent pre-operative and post-operative nursing experience
• PACU, same-day surgery, post-anesthesia care, or comparable surgical services experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Ability to complete pediatric and neuro post-operative competency training as required
• Competence with IV starts, basic IV infusions, Foley catheter insertion, and EKGs
• Ability to follow unit policies, participate in on-call coverage, and float within surgical services as needed
• Professional communication skills and a commitment to delivering a positive patient experience

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive nursing care to patients in the pre-operative and post-operative phases of surgical care
• Monitor patients’ vital signs, pain levels, airway status, surgical recovery, and overall clinical condition
• Administer medications and basic IV infusions according to established orders and protocols
• Perform IV starts, Foley catheter insertion, EKGs, and other unit-appropriate nursing procedures
• Prepare patients for procedures and support safe discharge planning following post-anesthesia recovery
• Recognize changes in patient status and promptly communicate concerns to the surgical and clinical teams
• Complete accurate clinical documentation in Meditech
• Collaborate with nurses, providers, technicians, and support staff to promote efficient patient flow and excellent patient care
• Demonstrate AIDET principles and maintain a professional, compassionate patient experience

Dublin, Georgia Travel Nursing Opportunity

Dublin is a welcoming central Georgia community known for its Southern hospitality, local festivals, cultural heritage, and relaxed pace of life. Candidates can enjoy convenient access to regional attractions, community events, and memorable Southern dining while building valuable experience in a supportive surgical services setting.

Apply now to join this PACU travel nursing team in Dublin, Georgia, and advance your perioperative nursing career!

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.