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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Metairie, Louisiana 70002

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RNPACUPerioperative CareMedical-SurgicalSurgical Nursing

Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026

About this role

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized nursing care for patients recovering from general, regional, monitored anesthesia care (MAC), and local anesthesia following surgical or procedural interventions. The PACU RN is responsible for continuous patient assessment, airway and respiratory management, pain control, medication administration, and early recognition of post-anesthesia complications while promoting safe recovery and discharge. This position collaborates closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Skills for this role

Vascular accessBasic airway managementPain managementIV managementPatient assessmentRespiratory assessmentMedication administrationPost-surgery recovery careElectronic health records (EHR) managementIn-hospital emergency responseDischarge planningPatient and family education

Certifications

BLSACLSPALSCPANCAPA

Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in State or Compact License
  • Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in State or Compact License
  • Minimum 1 year of acute care RN experience, preferably in pre-op, PACU, or surgical/medical-surgical settings
  • ADN required; BSN preferred
  • BLS Certification - required
  • ACLS Certification - required or must obtain within 3 months of hire
  • PALS Certification - required or must obtain within 3 months of hire
  • CPAN or CAPA preferred
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Living in Metairie, LA

Metairie sits just west of New Orleans in Jefferson Parish, offering nurses a quieter suburban base with easy access to the Crescent City's renowned dining, music, and festival scene. Lakeside areas near Lake Pontchartrain provide recreational options, while Veterans Memorial Boulevard serves as a major commercial corridor with shopping, dining, and healthcare facilities throughout the area.

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Metro price level · Metairie area
92.6
7% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,175/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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