PACU RN
Wichita Falls, TX
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN with strong PACU experience and at least 2 years of recovery room nursing experience for a day shift position with no call requirements.

Details

• Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting
• Level II Trauma Center with inpatient and outpatient surgical case recovery
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Cares for a wide range of surgical cases including cardiac, neuro/spine, ortho, bariatrics, vascular, ENT, GYN, and plastics
• Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery responsibilities
• Day shift schedule working 4x10 hour shifts with a rotating day off
• No call requirements
• EPIC charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or Compact) in hand required before start
• Current certifications: ACLS and BLS required, PALS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PACU nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Community hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in airway assessment, ventilated patient care, and End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
• Experience with cardiovascular care including cardiac arrest/CPR, cardioversion, and dysrhythmia recognition
• Experience administering and monitoring procedural sedation and various anesthesia types including general, spinal, and MAC
• Skilled in pre/post-operative patient care, medication reconciliation, and discharge instructions
• Experience with pain assessment and management including PCA pump management

Additional Information

• Provide direct post-anesthesia recovery care to surgical patients across multiple specialties
• Monitor and manage cardiac, respiratory, and neurological status during recovery
• Administer medications including antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and reversal agents
• Support patients recovering from procedures such as craniotomies, spine surgery, total joint replacements, and bariatric surgery
• Participate in orientation modules averaging 2-3 hours, completed during the first 16 hours of orientation
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for the travel position
• Local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not considered due to travel experience requirement