Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,030 per week in New Orleans, LA at TravelNurseSource — NeverHard
Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,030 per week in New Orleans, LA at TravelNurseSource in New Orleans, Orleans Parish. Skills: ACLS, BCLS, PACU, PALS, RN. Apply on NeverHard.
Company
TravelNurseSource
Location
New Orleans, Orleans Parish
Type
full_time
Required skills:
ACLS
BCLS
PACU
PALS
RN
Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Agency:
Cynet Health
Pay:
$2,030 per week
Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
7/20/2026
About the Position
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in New Orleans, Louisiana, 70121!
Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: Nursing
Specialty: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty required
License: Compact or Louisiana license required
Certifications: ACLS, BCLS, PALS
Must-Have:
Candidates must be comfortable floating to pediatric PACU as needed.
Experience in PACU or pre/post-operative care is preferred.
Critical care post-operative experience is preferred.
Description:
This position supports patients for all major surgical services.
The unit provides care for all surgical/procedural populations, except for patients requiring critical care services.
Nurses care for pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II recovery for both pediatric and adult populations.
The department offers pre/post-operative care to patients in a total of 34 operating rooms across 2 floors.
The first floor has 6 operating rooms, 2 cystoscopy suites, and a shared pediatric GI/lithotripsy room.
This section has a high volume of pediatric patients.
The second floor includes 28 operating rooms and services cases from endoscopy, interventional radiology, and a pulmonary lab.
Candidates should be prepared to care for patients of all ages during pre-operative and recovery phases.
Special equipment used in the unit includes Hoyer lifts, bladder scanners, and Accuvein.
Patient ratios are typically 1:2.
Scheduled weekends may be required.
Candidates must be prepared to report as assigned by the unit manager in case of emergency events.
Specific details about pay will be communicated during emergencies as impacts may vary.
Travelers should not apply if they are not comfortable with these terms.
5 Benefits of Travel Nursing
Exposure to a variety of cases and healthcare environments improves your clinical judgment and decision-making skills. This can be particularly valuable in high-pressure situations.
Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with your professional goals and interests. This customization allows you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your passion.
Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams.
Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life.
Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.
Requirements
Required for Onboarding
ACLS
BLS
Pharmacology
Skills Checklist
Specialty Exam
30116327EXPTEMP