Travel PACU Registered Nurse

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Pre Op / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN Position Job Notes:

Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.

Opportunity:

RN - PACU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts with call rotations

• Maintain 1:2 patient ratios in a 16-bed PACU unit

• At least 1 year ICU/PACU experience required

• Advanced ICU skill set required

• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS

• CCRN and CAPA certifications preferred

• Work with bedside monitors and arterial lines

• Use Meditech documentation system

• Assist with intubations (anesthesia leads procedures)

• No floating required - dedicated to PACU unit

• Work exclusively with RNs (no unit secretary or tech support)

• Navy blue scrubs required

• Participate in OAS CAHPS patient experience requirements

• Join a team known for excellent teamwork and collaboration

Facility:

This medical center is a comprehensive healthcare facility providing specialized surgical and post-operative care services. The facility features a modern 16-bed Post Anesthesia Care Unit equipped with advanced monitoring technology and arterial line capabilities. The organization emphasizes high-quality patient care and maintains a collaborative work environment with experienced nursing staff dedicated to excellent patient outcomes.

Location:

Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga offers a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, situated along the Tennessee River with stunning mountain views and outdoor recreation opportunities. The city provides an affordable cost of living, vibrant downtown area, and proximity to numerous hiking trails, parks, and recreational activities, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance.

Adex Job  # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus