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Local Contract PACU Registered Nurse

Stability Healthcare · Harahan, Jefferson Parish

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As a local contract PACU RN with Stability Healthcare, you recover patients after anesthesia: airway and vitals monitoring, pain and nausea management, handoffs from OR, and safe discharge or transfer criteria. Expect variable case mix, rapid turnover, and close work with anesthesiologists and surgeons on a fixed-term local schedule rather than a permanent staff roster.

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Is this a travel or local contract?

The title is Local Contract PACU Registered Nurse—local assignment, not travel housing-focused by default.

Where is the work?

Harahan, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana (greater New Orleans area).

What pay is listed?

The job title states $49 per hour; no other compensation breakdown is in the provided data.

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Website: stabilityhealthcare.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Join Stability Healthcare as a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse in Harahan, Jefferson Parish. This 13-week local contract position, offering $49 per hour, provides full-time opportunities for experienced RNs to deliver specialized patient care in a dynamic surgical recovery environment. Role Overview This contract PACU nursing role connects qualified registered nurses with a hospital-based surgical recovery team in the New Orleans area. You'll work 12-hour night shifts across a 36-hour weekly schedule, supporting patients as they emerge from anesthesia and progress toward discharge. The 13-week assignment appeals to nurses seeking flexible temporary placement with an established healthcare staffing partner. Key Responsibilities Monitor patients in immediate post-anesthesia recovery, assessing airway, breathing, and hemodynamic stability Record and report vital signs, oxygen saturation levels, and clinical changes requiring intervention Administer pain management and anti-nausea protocols according to physician orders Maintain IV lines, urinary catheters, and other post-operative medical equipment Document comprehensive patient assessments and nursing interventions in the electronic health record Communicate with surgical, anesthesia, and medical staff to coordinate safe patient transitions Provide discharge education to patients and families regarding post-operative expectations Maintain PACU readiness by preparing the environment and equipment for incoming patients Qualifications Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Louisiana Current BLS/CPR certification Prior PACU or acute care nursing experience preferred Solid understanding of post-operative nursing protocols and anesthesia recovery principles Strong clinical assessment and interpersonal communication abilities Capability to function independently in high-acuity, fast-paced settings Availability to work scheduled night shifts About Stability Healthcare Stability Healthcare is a national nurse staffing organization specializing in placing qualified registered nurses into local contract and permanent nursing positions across the United States. We partner with hospitals and surgical centers to provide flexible, experienced staffing solutions while connecting nursing professionals with meaningful career opportunities aligned to their goals and lifestyle needs. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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