PACU | Registered Nurse | 17-Week Travel RN Contract – Albany, GA

GHR Healthcare; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Healthcare

Dental

Vision

Job summary

GHR Healthcare is seeking a Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 17-week assignment in Albany, GA. The role involves caring for pediatric through adult patients in perioperative recovery with a requirement for on-call rotation and rapid response within 30 minutes.

The ideal candidate has PACU/post-anesthesia experience, Georgia RN eligibility, and current BLS/ACLS/PALS certification, with proficiency in airway management and hemodynamic monitoring.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or post-anesthesia recovery nursing experience
• Experience recovering patients following general, regional, and conscious sedation anesthesia across all age groups
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-operative assessment skills
• Ability to participate in the required call rotation and respond within 30 minutes when called
• For this travel nursing assignment, the permanent residence listed on the driver's license must meet the applicable 75-mile radius requirement

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical and procedural interventions
• Monitor and manage airways, including oral and nasal airways, endotracheal tubes, extubation, ventilators, and tracheostomy care
• Perform ongoing hemodynamic monitoring and manage arterial lines, central lines, drains, chest tubes, spinal drains, and other post-operative devices
• Assess and manage post-operative pain, nausea, blood pressure changes, sedation needs, and medication effects; initiate and maintain ordered infusions
• Provide post-operative neurological and vascular assessments, including carotid recovery, sheath removal, and site monitoring
• Recognize and respond to complications such as malignant hyperthermia, post-partum hemorrhage, and other urgent post-operative conditions
• Care for patients following procedures involving critical care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiac and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT, and PACU services
• Participate in call coverage while maintaining safe, timely communication with the surgical and interdisciplinary care teams

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Airway management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Post-op assessment

PACU experience

Tools

MEDITECH

Job description

PACU | Registered Nurse | 17-Week Travel RN Contract - Albany, GA

Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Job in Albany, Georgia

Join an experienced perioperative team as a Travel PACU Registered Nurse in Albany, Georgia. This acute-care nursing assignment is ideal for an RN with post-anesthesia recovery experience who enjoys caring for pediatric through adult patients across a wide range of surgical specialties. Albany offers a welcoming Southwest Georgia setting with a relaxed community atmosphere, convenient access to outdoor recreation, and Southern hospitality.

• Location: Albany, Georgia 31701
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820-$1,910
• Assignment Dates: October 4, 2026 through January 31, 2027
• Contract Duration: 17 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, days, approximately 8:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
• Call Coverage: Participation in the call rotation, including approximately 2-3 weeknight call shifts during a four-week schedule and every fourth weekend; must be able to report to the unit within 30 minutes when called
• Charting System: MEDITECH

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Georgia
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or post-anesthesia recovery nursing experience
• Experience recovering patients following general, regional, and conscious sedation anesthesia across all age groups and patient types
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-operative assessment skills
• Ability to participate in the required call rotation and respond within 30 minutes when called
• For this travel nursing assignment, the permanent residence listed on the driver's license must meet the applicable 75-mile radius requirement

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical and procedural interventions
• Monitor and manage airways, including oral and nasal airways, endotracheal tubes, extubation, ventilators, and tracheostomy care
• Perform ongoing hemodynamic monitoring and manage arterial lines, central lines, drains, chest tubes, spinal drains, and other post-operative devices
• Assess and manage post-operative pain, nausea, blood pressure changes, sedation needs, and medication effectsInitiate and maintain ordered infusions, including anticoagulation, sedation, and vasopressor drips
• Provide post-operative neurological and vascular assessments, including carotid recovery, sheath removal, and site monitoring
• Recognize and respond to complications such as malignant hyperthermia, post-partum hemorrhage, and other urgent post-operative conditions
• Care for patients following procedures involving critical care, pediatrics, OB/GYN, cardiac and vascular surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, urology, plastics, ENT, and procedural PACU services
• Participate in call coverage while maintaining safe, timely communication with the surgical and interdisciplinary care teams

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.