PACU RN
Midland, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel to Midland, Texas for a fast-paced PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in a collaborative Post Anesthesia Care Unit. Support surgical patients across a dynamic case mix while working in a respected West Texas healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Healthcare Setting: Post Anesthesia Care Unit / Peri-Anesthesia Services
• Location: Midland, TX 79701
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour day shift
• Schedule: Monday through Friday; call required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 - $2,230
• Orientation: Included prior to start
• Additional Notes: Must be available for some holidays and able to orient to both PACU and Pre-Op Holding as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license required before start date; pending license may be considered with submission
• At least 2 years of PACU nursing or related peri-anesthesia experience preferred
• Experience caring for pediatric patients required; critical care RN background strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• NIH Stroke Scale knowledge or competency required
• Cerner EMR/charting experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Ability to work with a broad surgical population including adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Must be comfortable with call coverage and self-scheduling requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive recovery nursing care for patients emerging from anesthesia
• Monitor patients recovering from orthopedic, neuro, general surgery, urology, gynecology, dental, and pediatric ENT procedures
• Support pre-op coverage when needed in the connected Pre-Op Holding area
• Assess and manage patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines
• Deliver Phase I PACU nursing care, including airway assessment, pain management, sedation monitoring, and circulation checks
• Care for patients across a broad acuity range, including pediatric and trauma-related cases
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record and communicate changes in patient condition promptly
• Follow infection control, safety, and perioperative protocols to support excellent patient outcomes

Why Apply for This PACU Travel Nurse Job?

• Competitive travel RN pay in a growing West Texas community
• Strong interdisciplinary support in a high-acuity PACU and peri-anesthesia environment
• Opportunity to build experience in a fast-paced surgical recovery unit
• Exposure to a diverse patient population and wide range of procedures

Apply now to join this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Midland, Texas, and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.

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