PACU/OR Nurse (Per Diem)

## PACU/OR Nurse - RN/LPN (per diem)

## About FINO

At The Fertility Institute of New Orleans (FINO), we are dedicated to patient education, empathy, and expertise as the foundation for successful fertility care. If you share our passion for supporting patients on their journey, we invite you to join our exceptional team.

## The Role

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate **Registered Nurse** or **Licensed Practical Nurse** to join our team in a **per diem** capacity. In this role, you will maintain nursing functions within the Procedure Room, including assisting with egg retrievals, cyst aspirations under anesthesia, embryo transfers, and related procedures, while providing high-quality post-anesthesia recovery care.

## What You’ll Do

You’ll play a hands-on role in the procedure room and recovery area, ensuring every patient receives safe, attentive, and compassionate care from prep through discharge.

• Verify patient identity, complete chart and anesthesia packets per protocol, and confirm consents prior to procedures
• Position patients appropriately, maintain a sterile environment, and assist physicians and anesthesiologists during procedures
• Monitor patients post-anesthesia, assess and manage pain and nausea, and ensure compliance with discharge instructions
• Assist with D&Es, office hysteroscopy, and other clinical procedures; conduct allergy assessments and initiate necessary precautions
• Administer emergency care as needed, including CPR and code blue protocols
• Maintain accurate documentation and participate in supply management, inventory restocking, and equipment maintenance

## What We’re Looking For

• Current RN or LPN licensure in Louisiana (required)
• Strong understanding of anesthesia protocols and post-anesthesia recovery procedures
• Ability to respond to emergency situations with composure and efficiency; physical stamina for lifting and positioning patients
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable working in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Preferred: previous experience in a surgical, PACU, or procedural clinical setting

## Schedule

This is a **per diem** position based in **Metairie, LA**. Management distributes the schedule one month at a time. Weekday and weekend availability for a minimum of **4 shifts per mont**h is required. Shifts generally begin at 6:00 AM. Weekend shifts are compensated at 1.5x the hourly rate.

## Join Us

At FINO, you’ll work alongside compassionate professionals committed to making a real difference in patients’ lives. We offer competitive per diem compensation, weekend shift differentials, and the opportunity to be part of a team that supports families on their fertility journeys with dedication and expertise.