Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Credentialing assistance

24/7 clinical support

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Canton, Georgia, in the PACU/OR. Start date 11/16/2026, duration 13 weeks, 40 hours per week, 8-hour days, Mon–Fri, typically 5:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Responsibilities include perioperative care and post-anesthesia recovery.

Requires 2+ years in PACU/OR, BLS, ACLS, and ability to cover two major holidays plus one minor holiday. Travel support and credentialing assistance provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or OR nursing experience.
• Active American Heart Association BLS; ACLS required.
• Ability to work the listed schedule and holiday requirements.
• Strong critical care and patient-family education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative and immediate post-anesthesia nursing care in the PACU.
• Assess patient condition on arrival from the OR and adjust care plans with the team.
• Administer medications, manage pain and nausea, respond to emergencies.
• Monitor vitals, oxygenation, drainage, and wound status; ensure patient safety.
• Communicate with surgeons, anesthesia and staff; document care and handoffs.

Skills

PACU Nursing

OR Nursing

Critical Care

Communication

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 meet 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

Find more opportunities

If you’re open to other openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, you can view and apply for additional travel nursing roles at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.