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PACU Registered Nurse (RN)

Full Circle Recruiting·New Orleans, Louisiana

$34 - $48/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

The PACU RN is responsible for monitoring patients recovering from anesthesia and managing post-operative pain and respiratory stability. They also collaborate with surgical teams and provide essential recovery education to patients and their families.

  • We are seeking a skilled and compassionate PACU RN to join a dynamic post-anesthesia care team. This role is ideal for a nurse who excels in monitoring patients recovering from surgery and ensuring safe, smooth transitions post-procedure. 💰 Compensation: Competitive pay ranging from $34–$48/hour (based on experience) + shift differentials and potential overtime 🩺 What You’ll Do:
  • Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
  • Perform post-operative assessments and manage pain control
  • Respond to airway, cardiac, and respiratory changes
  • Administer medications and IV therapies
  • Collaborate with surgical and anesthesia teams
  • Educate patients and families on recovery expectations ✅ What You Need:
  • Active RN license (Louisiana or compact state)
  • 1+ year of PACU, ICU, or ER experience
  • BLS & ACLS required (PALS preferred)
  • Strong critical thinking and monitoring skills ✨ Join a fast-paced recovery environment where your expertise directly impacts patient outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active RN license in Louisiana or a compact state and possess at least one year of experience in PACU, ICU, or ER settings. BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with PALS certification preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education
  • Medication administration
  • Patient monitoring
  • Pain management
  • IV therapy
  • Airway management
  • Cardiac monitoring
  • Respiratory monitoring
  • Post-operative assessment

Benefits

  • Overtime pay
  • Shift differentials

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$34 - $48/hr
Location
New Orleans, Louisiana
Posted
Apr 15, 2026
Application
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Full Circle Recruiting

Full Circle Recruitment is a consulting firm specialising in recruitment within the spheres of Analytics, Data Management, Business Intelligence & Economics. We work with leading organisations and people throughout Europe, across both the private and not-for-profit sectors. The...

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IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.

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