Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU​/Pre-Post Op in Chattanooga, TN

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

• Prepare surgical patients for procedures in a preoperative holding and same day surgery setting
• Provide Phase 2 recovery care to post-operative patients
• Perform and assist with IV starts, moderate sedation, nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan procedures as indicated
• Monitor patients using cardiac monitors, EKG machines, and ultrasound equipment
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic documentation system
• Collaborate with unit secretaries and surgical technologists to ensure efficient patient throughput

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 2 years of experience in preoperative, PACU, or same day surgery nursing
• Demonstrated IV start skills and moderate sedation experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Experience preparing surgical patients for procedures and providing Phase 2 recovery
• Blue scrubs required as unit dress code

• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
• Experience with advanced procedures including nerve blocks, arterial lines, central lines, and Swan catheter management
• Prior travel nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative environment

• No weekend or holiday shifts required, offering a consistent and predictable schedule
• Join a collaborative, experienced unit team known for excellent teamwork in a large, well-equipped facility