PACU RN
Abilene, TX
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN with a TX or compact license and at least 2 years of PACU experience for a 13-week assignment.

Details

• PACU unit caring for ambulatory/outpatient and inpatient patients across Phase I and Phase II recovery, including Pedi PACU
• Supports a wide range of surgical cases including bariatrics, endo/laparoscopic, ENT, general, GYN, ortho, plastics, podiatry, robotics, and urology
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule with varied start times, working 4x10-hour shifts (5x8 also considered), plus call
• Performs airway assessment and cares for ventilated patients
• Manages patients receiving conscious sedation, general, local, MAC, nerve block, post-epidural, and spinal anesthesia
• Administers IV therapy, blood products, and emergency medications, including narcotics and reversal agents
• Monitors cardiac rhythms and recognizes/manages dysrhythmias
• Provides pre/post-operative and pre/post-endoscopy care, including discharge instructions

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS
• Previous travel experience required
• Altera charting experience preferred but not required
• Experience with PCA pump management, procedural sedation monitoring, and insulin/hyperglycemia protocols preferred
• Pediatric patient management experience preferred
• Experience with total joint replacement and ORIF cases preferred

Additional Information

• Facility conducts its own onsite drug screen upon arrival, including marijuana testing, and a positive result results in automatic cancellation with no exceptions
• Candidates should avoid any products, including CBD, that could result in a positive drug screen upon arrival
• Must reside within 150 miles for RN local radius; local candidates are not accepted
• Previous permanent staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Clinicians must be available to complete required lab work within 72 hours of accepting an offer or have a completion plan in place
• Non-billable orientation modules average 6-8 hours and are completed during onboarding
• Malignant hyperthermia protocol knowledge required for this role