Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Amarillo, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Amarillo, TX (zip code 79106). Join a leading healthcare team in the Texas Panhandle, providing expert post-anesthesia care and pain management in a supportive hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking new challenges in Texas healthcare jobs.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Amarillo, Texas 79106
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Healthcare Setting: PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) & Pain Management
• Start Date: November 17, 2025
• End Date: February 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts (06:00 - 18:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1650-$1690
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Call Requirement: 6 days per contract
• Weekend Shifts: 4 per contract
• Orientation: 12 hours onsite

PACU RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU RN experience (5 years preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (all required)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (50-mile radius rule)
• Experience in a Trauma Level II facility preferred
• Skilled in assisting with anesthesia during epidural insertion and post-operative pain management

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the PACU and pain management unit
• Assist anesthesia providers with epidural insertion and manage post-operative pain (epidural/intrathecal)
• Operate and manage PCEA pumps and specialized clinical equipment
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring patient safety and comfort
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care
• Participate in scheduled call and weekend coverage as required

Amarillo, Texas offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation like Palo Duro Canyon. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and join our healthcare team in Amarillo. Apply now for this rewarding PACU Registered Nurse travel job in Texas!

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