Posted 10/10/2026 · Job #515772
PACU RN- Atlanta, Georgia
Job Description
PACU RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Atlanta, GA 30342
Join a dynamic post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) team in Atlanta, GA 30342, in one of the city’s most desirable northern neighborhoods with easy access to major medical corridors, shopping, dining, and the energy of the Atlanta metro. This PACU RN travel nurse opportunity offers a fast-paced environment caring for higher-acuity surgical patients while working alongside an experienced charge nurse and supervisor team.
Job Details
- Setting: PACU / Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- Location: Atlanta, Georgia 30342
- Type: Travel Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Estimated Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Contract Duration: 14 weeks
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,520 – $1,600
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience or experience in a closely related specialty
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Current AHA ACLS certification
- NIHSS certification required
- Experience with Cerner preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and comfort caring for higher-acuity post-operative patients
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate recovery care for post-operative patients in a busy PACU setting
- Monitor patients closely following thoracic, orthopedic, neurology, vascular, urology, and general surgery procedures
- Assess vital signs, pain levels, airway status, and overall patient stability during recovery
- Collaborate with the charge nurse, supervisor, and surgical teams to support smooth patient flow
- Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns when needed
- Document care accurately in the electronic medical record
- Support a 24/7 post-anesthesia care unit with holiday call coverage as needed
Apply now for this Atlanta PACU travel nursing opportunity and join a healthcare team committed to quality patient care.
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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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