PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Canton, GAContract$1,966/wkPosted 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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Job overview
The PACU Registered Nurse cares for patients after anesthesia, observing and treating them as they safely awaken. The role monitors vital signs and levels of consciousness to assess whether sedation is wearing off properly, identify adverse reactions, and confirm patients are regaining consciousness. Current state RN licensure is required, while one year of PACU experience and CPAN or CAPA certification are preferred. ACLS and PALS certification are required per contract requirements.
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Full job description
PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Job Type: Travel
Pay: $1966 / Week
Hours: 36.00
Location: Canton, GA
The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN cares for patients who have under gone anesthesia. The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN is responsible for observing and treating a patient postoperation and making sure that they safely awake from anesthesia. The post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) RN must monitor vital signs and levels of consciousness to make sure that the sedation is wearing off properly, there are no adverse reactions occurring and patients are regaining consciousness.
Minimum Requirements:
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Current RN licensure in the state in which RN is working.
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One year PACU experience preferred
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CPAN (Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse) or CAPA (CertifiedAmbulatory Perianesthesia Nurse) certification preferred
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ACLS and PALS certification per contract requirements
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Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Nursing
Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - PACU
Job Type: Travel
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0277
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $1966 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-11-11
How this job compares
Set against the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$1,966/wk
- Georgia median$77–106K/yr139 salary ranges
- Georgia median$38–52/hr435 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 2,585 open Registered Nurse jobs in Georgia and 58,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Georgia
- Piedmont Healthcare348 open
- Emory Healthcare317 open
- Wellstar Health System309 open
- Experience
- Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,104 postings).
- Education
- 4,007 of the 58,948 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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