Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Canton, Georgia, providing PACU/OR perioperative and immediate post-anesthesia care. Start date is 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks, with 40 guaranteed hours per week and a consistent 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

shift from Monday to Friday. The role demands strong critical care skills, the ability to work in a high-acuity surgical recovery environment, and adherence to holiday coverage requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PACU/OR RN experience.
• BLS and ACLS required.
• Ability to work Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and meet holiday coverage requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative and immediate post-anesthesia nursing care in the PACU, including monitoring airway, breathing, circulatory status, and hemodynamics
• Assess patient condition on arrival from the OR, document observations, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the surgical team and anesthesia providers
• Administer prescribed medications, manage pain and nausea, and respond to emergent situations with appropriate interventions
• Monitor vitals, oxygenation, drainage, and wound status; maintain patient safety and comfort while promoting rapid, safe recovery
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, circulating nurses, and unit staff; document care accurately in the medical record and ensure clear handoffs
• Prepare and transfer patients to appropriate postoperative units or discharge as indicated by recovery status

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient education

Education

American Heart Association BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU/OR travel assignment available in Canton, Georgia, United States. Start date: 11/16/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,916–$1,973 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday through Friday. This assignment places you in a hospital setting as a PACU/OR RN, providing perioperative and post-anesthesia care through the immediate recovery phase. Typical schedule runs 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with holiday coverage required. Please note: Must work two major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Day) and one minor holiday (such as the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, or New Year’s Eve) per the site’s holiday expectations. This is a travel - temporary assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,916–$1,973 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days, Monday–Friday; schedule typically 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: travel RN in PACU/OR with perioperative responsibilities
• Holiday requirements: must cover two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative and immediate post-anesthesia nursing care in the PACU, including monitoring airway, breathing, circulatory status, and hemodynamics
• Assess patient condition on arrival from the OR, document observations, and adjust care plans in collaboration with the surgical team and anesthesia providers
• Administer prescribed medications, manage pain and nausea, and respond to emergent situations with appropriate interventions
• Monitor vitals, oxygenation, drainage, and wound status; maintain patient safety and comfort while promoting rapid, safe recovery
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia, circulating nurses, and unit staff; document care accurately in the medical record and ensure clear handoffs
• Prepare and transfer patients to appropriate postoperative units or discharge as indicated by recovery status

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent, verifiable experience in PACU or OR nursing
• Certifications: American Heart Association BLS; ACLS required
• Ability to work the listed schedule (Mon–Fri, 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.) and met holiday coverage requirements
• Demonstrated ability to work in a high-acuity surgical recovery environment with strong critical care skills
• Proficiency in perioperative nursing documentation and use of standard electronic health record systems
• Strong communication, teamwork, and patient-family education skills

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding and start of assignment
• Ongoing clinical support and 24/7 access to travel program resources
• Guaranteed hours and a consistent weekly pay schedule during the contract period