Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Midland, TX! Join a leading peri-anesthesia team at a Level II trauma center, providing exceptional post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population. This Texas nursing job offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the opportunity to experience the welcoming community and sunny climate of West Texas.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Midland, TX 79701 (West Texas healthcare jobs)
• Facility: Level II Trauma Center – Peri-Anesthesia Services (PACU & Pre-Op Holding)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts per week (12:00 – 20:30)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,120 per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 21 beds, average daily census of 30
• Call: Required
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per contract

PACU RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state; pending license accepted, must be active before start)
• Minimum 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with pediatric patients and critical care strongly preferred
• Level II trauma nursing experience preferred
• Experience recovering Plastics, Urology, Dental, and GYN surgeries
• Proficiency in monitoring and managing patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines
• Experience with Cerner electronic charting system preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective post-anesthesia care for patients of all ages in the PACU
• Monitor and manage patients with complex needs, including nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines
• Assist with Pre-Op Holding coverage as needed
• Float between Pre-Op and PACU units (no floating to other departments)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Administer blood products, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
• Perform pain assessment and management, including PCA pump and RASS scale
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and malignant hyperthermia protocol
• Participate in orientation and ongoing nursing education as required

Take the next step in your nursing career with this PACU RN travel job in Midland, Texas. Experience the friendly atmosphere and professional growth opportunities in West Texas healthcare. Apply now to join our dedicated peri-anesthesia nursing team!

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