American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Atlanta, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a perioperative PACU position requiring a GA or compact RN license and strong post-anesthesia care skills.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a perioperative setting with 3 pre-op bays, 2 PACU bays, and 2 operating rooms
• Phase 1 PACU nursing only
• Day shift schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
• Eight-hour shifts, four days per week
• No on-call responsibilities
• 13-week contract assignment
• Local candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility
• Responsible for pre-op and Phase 1 PACU care in a surgical setting
• Returning permanent staff must have at least a 2 year break before being eligible to return as a traveler
• Requested time off (RTO) must be declared upfront and cannot be requested after offer
• Must adhere to dress code and facility-specific orientation requirements

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant perioperative or PACU experience
• Experience caring for post-anesthesia patients

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-653007. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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