Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

Travel RN – Pre/Post Op / Same Day Surgery (PACU)

Location

Chattanooga, TN

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Days | Three 12-hour shifts per week (shift start times vary between 5:00 AM–7:00 AM based on surgery schedule); four 10-hour shift schedules may also be considered | One closing shift per week required (7:00 AM until last patient departs) | Projected Start Date: August 3, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surgical patients for procedures in a preoperative holding and same day surgery setting
• Provide Phase 2 recovery care to post-operative patients
• Perform and assist with IV starts, moderate sedation, nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan procedures as indicated
• Monitor patients using cardiac monitors, EKG machines, and ultrasound equipment
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Collaborate with unit secretaries and surgical technologists to ensure efficient patient throughput

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in preoperative, PACU, or same day surgery nursing
• Demonstrated IV start skills and moderate sedation experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience preparing surgical patients for procedures and providing Phase 2 recovery
• Blue scrubs required as unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience with advanced procedures including nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan catheter management
• Prior travel nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative environment

Why Join Us

• No weekend or holiday shifts required, offering a consistent and predictable schedule
• Join a collaborative, experienced unit team known for excellent teamwork in a large, well-equipped facility