PACU Registered Nurse — Franklin, TN

Job Title: PACU RN – 12-Week Contract | Day Shift
Location: Franklin Surgery Center, Franklin, TN 37067
Pay: $55/hour
Contract: 8/24/26–11/16/26 (12 weeks)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week

CareerNation is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 12-week contract assignment at an outpatient surgery center in Franklin, TN.

This is an excellent opportunity for a PACU RN looking for a consistent Monday–Friday daytime schedule with 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Phase I/Phase II post-anesthesia nursing care
• Monitor vital signs, airway, pain level, consciousness and overall recovery
• Perform ongoing patient assessments and documentation
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered
• Identify and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Provide discharge education and instructions
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons and clinical staff
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Follow facility safety and infection-control protocols

Ideal candidate: Experienced PACU RN comfortable working in a fast-paced ambulatory surgery environment who can commit to the full 12-week assignment.