PACU Travel Nurse Job in New Orleans, LA | Days (4x10)
Ochsner Medical Center
New Orleans, LA
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in New Orleans, LA
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$2,238
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
4×10 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in New Orleans, Louisiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ochsner Medical Center. This role pays $2,238 per week and follows a Days shift with a 4x10 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Ochsner Medical Center
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Location: New Orleans, LA 70121 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (4x10)
- EMR System: Epic
Travel PACU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Louisiana and national regulatory bodies.
Ochsner Medical Center — New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA
Ochsner Medical Center on Jefferson Highway is the flagship of Ochsner Health and one of a small group of hospitals nationwide to earn Magnet five times — a 767-bed tertiary center built around transplant, cardiac, and complex surgical care just outside New Orleans.
- A five-time ANCC Magnet recipient and U.S. News's best hospital in Louisiana for over a decade — a strong nursing-practice and referral-center environment. Read More
- Three centers of excellence shape the specialty units: the Multi-Organ Transplant Center, the Heart & Vascular Institute, and the Cancer Institute.
- Every heart transplant in Ochsner Health happens here, alongside advanced heart-failure care that includes the SynCardia total artificial heart.
- A 767-bed tertiary hospital teaching through the University of Queensland–Ochsner clinical program.
- Maternity and a NICU at the Women's Pavilion at Ochsner Baptist add women's and newborn tracks.
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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Orleans, LA
What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.
Does Ochsner Medical Center carry ANCC Magnet status?
Ochsner Medical Center has earned ANCC Magnet recognition five times. For travel nurses, that means joining a hospital with a long-standing focus on nursing practice, professional development, and established clinical standards.
Is Ochsner Medical Center a trauma hospital?
Ochsner Medical Center is not the New Orleans region’s designated Level I trauma center. Its high-acuity nursing work instead comes largely from transplant, advanced heart failure, cardiovascular care, and complex surgical patients.
What's the charting system for travel PACU nurses at Ochsner Medical Center?
Ochsner Medical Center uses Epic for electronic health records and clinical documentation. Previous Epic experience can help travelers become comfortable with documentation expectations and workflows more quickly.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PACU job in New Orleans
- Review Louisiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore New Orleans, LA
A hospital market as distinctive as the city itself runs through New Orleans, LA, with systems spread from the downtown medical district across the parishes and travel demand spanning emergency, intensive care, and surgical assignments. The patient mix and the culture reward nurses who settle in rather than pass through. The streetcar lines still work as actual transit, the French Quarter belongs to visitors while locals claim the Bywater and Mid-City, and the food and music calendars simply never stop. Metairie and the West Bank communities widen the search at gentler prices. The housing strategy matters; rents vary enormously by neighborhood, and matching home to campus tames the daily logistics. Few contracts anywhere in the country offer a traveler this much city to work with.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PACU · New Orleans, LA · $2,238 /wk