Greenlife Healthcare Staffing·Marrero, Louisiana
Provide immediate post-anesthesia care to surgical patients to ensure safe emergence from anesthesia and stable transitions. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, managing pain and complications, and coordinating discharge to the next level of care.
Registered Nurse (PACU) - Marrero, LA (#SM0115) Schedule based on your preferred hours and days! No Client Interview Needed. Start right after credentialing! Get immediate login access to the platform with all open shifts! Location: Marrero, LA Employment Type: Per-Diem
$44.06 per hour About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals. Position Overview: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is currently seeking a Registered Nurse (PACU) to fill an opening at a hospital located in Marrero, LA. This role focuses on providing immediate post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from surgical procedures, ensuring safe emergence from anesthesia and stable transition to the appropriate care setting. Why Join Us? Competitive Compensation: $44.06 per hour Work Schedule: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM CDT (includes a 30-minute break) – Per-diem Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive environment. Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Assess and monitor post-surgical patients upon arrival to PACU, including airway patency, breathing, circulation (ABCs), vital signs, oxygen saturation, level of consciousness, and surgical site(s). Manage emergence from general anesthesia, regional blocks (spinal, epidural), and monitored anesthesia care (MAC). Administer medications for pain control, nausea, shivering, and blood pressure management as ordered. Monitor for and respond to immediate post-op complications, including respiratory depression, laryngospasm, hypotension, hypertension, bleeding, or anaphylaxis. Assess and manage incision sites, dressings, drains (Jackson-Pratt, Hemovac), chest tubes, and urinary catheters. Communicate effectively with anesthesia providers and surgeons regarding patient status, vital sign trends, and any concerns. Use sedation scales (e.g., Aldrete score, RASS) to determine readiness for discharge from PACU to the next level of care (Med/Surg, Stepdown, ICU, or Phase II discharge home). Educate patients and families on post-procedure expectations, pain management, activity restrictions, and follow-up care. Document all assessments, interventions, medications, and discharge criteria in the EMR accurately and promptly. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing - Empowering Healthcare Professionals, Enriching Lives
Education: Completion of an accredited Registered Nurse (RN) program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree).
Active Louisiana state RN license and current BLS Certification. ACLS and PALS certification are strongly required (or must be obtained within a specified timeframe).
Requires a Registered Nurse degree and an active Louisiana state RN license with BLS certification. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant experience and strong proficiency in post-surgical patient management.
Market context
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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