PACU Nurse Jobs in Georgia
PACU Nurse jobs in Georgia are consistently active, with strong demand from hospital systems, surgical centers, and academic medical centers serving a population that extends from metro Atlanta through Savannah and Augusta. Hiring ranges from new graduates entering post-anesthesia care for the first time to experienced nurses taking on lead and charge roles. Emory Healthcare, WellStar Health System, and Piedmont Healthcare are among the most established employers in the state, with ongoing openings concentrated in Atlanta, Savannah, and Augusta. Cardiac, orthopedic, and general surgical recovery are the sub-specialties appearing most often in Georgia listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN PACU Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Augusta Surgical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.
What you will do in this role:
- Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided
- You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques
- Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
- You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
- Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
- Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
- Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
- Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria
Qualifications you will need:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a PACU or ICU setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Active RN license as required by state of employment
- Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
- ACLS required
- PALS as required by facility
Benefits
Augusta Surgical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Augusta Surgical Center, founded in 1983, was the first freestanding ambulatory surgical center in Augusta, Georgia. We proudly serve Augusta-Richmond County. Our center performs over 375 cases a month in gastroenterology, ophthalmology, podiatry, pain, GYN, plastics, colorectal, and urology services. We are AAAHC accredited and a part of HCA Healthcare. We are committed to maintaining the highest standard of patient care, safety and satisfaction. We are located close to downtown with many choices of unique shops and restaurants in close proximity to the Augusta Canal.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PRN PACU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
Do you have the career opportunities as a PRN PACU Registered Nurse you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Augusta Surgical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
Job Summary and Qualifications
We are seeking a PACU Nurse for our ambulatory surgery center who demonstrates the values of our company by caring like family. You will ensure safe and effective nursing care rendered postoperatively until the patient is dismissed from the facility. With your expertise, our center will continue its’ legacy of employing nurses who contribute to the company’s mission and vision.
What you will do in this role:
- Prepare your patients’ care area adequately and ensure necessary equipment and supplies and provided
- You will demonstrate proper airway management techniques
- Monitor your patients according to policy (vital signs, temperature, cardiac, etc.).
- You will exhibit proper technique for insertion, maintenance, and removal of IV catheters and saline locks
- Perform and document head to toe evaluation of your patients utilizing an approved scoring system in line with HCA policy and procedure
- Check dressings and/or operative site of your patients and report abnormalities to the surgeon
- Provide a safe and comforting environment for your patients and family
- Ensure your patients meet discharge criteria
Qualifications you will need:
- Graduate from an accredited school of professional nursing
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a PACU or ICU setting; preferably in an ambulatory surgery center
- Active RN license as required by state of employment
- Required valid BCLS Certification upon employment. ***online certification not acceptable
- ACLS required
- PALS as required by facility
Benefits
Augusta Surgical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and position.
Augusta Surgical Center, founded in 1983, was the first freestanding ambulatory surgical center in Augusta, Georgia. We proudly serve Augusta-Richmond County. Our center performs over 375 cases a month in gastroenterology, ophthalmology, podiatry, pain, GYN, plastics, colorectal, and urology services. We are AAAHC accredited and a part of HCA Healthcare. We are committed to maintaining the highest standard of patient care, safety and satisfaction. We are located close to downtown with many choices of unique shops and restaurants in close proximity to the Augusta Canal.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our PRN PACU Registered Nurse opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
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The qualifications that appear most often in PACU nurse jobs across Georgia.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Georgia Board of Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required by most Georgia hiring facilities
- Minimum one to two years of post-anesthesia care or critical care nursing experience
- CPAN or CAPA certification preferred and often required for senior PACU positions
- Demonstrated proficiency with post-anesthesia assessment, pain management, and airway monitoring
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems used across Georgia hospital networks
PACU Nurse Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a pacu nurse in Georgia?
To become a pacu nurse in Georgia, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited ADN or BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Georgia facilities also require BLS and ACLS certification before your start date. Once licensed, candidates typically move into PACU roles from surgical, critical care, or emergency nursing backgrounds, as hands-on experience with unstable or post-operative patients is the primary hiring threshold.
How much do PACU nurses make in Georgia?
PACU nurses in Georgia earn a median of about $93,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,920 for the lowest 10% to over $128,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire pacu nurses in Georgia?
Employers hiring pacu nurses in Georgia right now include Emory Healthcare, White Glove Placement, and Eye MD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Georgia's large integrated health systems and standalone surgical hospitals drive most of the consistent volume, particularly in the Atlanta metro where multiple flagship campuses post PACU openings on a rolling basis.
Which Georgia cities have the most pacu nurse jobs?
The cities with the most pacu nurse openings in Georgia are Atlanta, Augusta, and Dunwoody. Atlanta dominates the distribution because of the density of large academic medical centers, specialty surgical hospitals, and outpatient surgical facilities in the metro, while Augusta and Savannah generate steady openings through their established regional hospital systems and growing healthcare infrastructure.
Are there remote pacu nurse jobs in Georgia?
Yes, but they are rare. PACU nursing requires direct bedside assessment of patients recovering from anesthesia, which means nearly all positions are on-site by nature. About 0% of pacu nurse openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be administrative, case management, or clinical education roles rather than direct patient care assignments.
How can I get hired as a pacu nurse in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a new-graduate nurse residency program at a large Georgia health system, with Emory Healthcare, WellStar, and Piedmont all running structured residencies that rotate through high-acuity settings including post-anesthesia care. Candidates who come from surgical technologist, ICU, or emergency nursing roles carry a meaningful advantage because those backgrounds overlap directly with PACU competencies. Holding a current CPAN study enrollment or a completed ACLS certification alongside your Georgia RN license signals readiness and moves applications forward with hiring managers.
Where can I find and apply to pacu nurse jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to pacu nurse jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the ones that match.
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