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

PACU Travel Nurse (RN) – 10-Hour Day Shifts in Lewisville, Texas

Join a 13-week PACU travel nursing assignment in Lewisville, Texas, providing expert post-anesthesia recovery care on consistent 10-hour day shifts. As a Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse, you will monitor patients after surgery, promote safe recovery, and collaborate with anesthesia, surgical, and nursing teams in an on-site hospital setting. Enjoy guaranteed weekly hours and the opportunity to work in the vibrant North Texas region.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Lewisville, Texas
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 25, 2027
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,620–$1,710
• Work Setting: On-site hospital assignment
• Openings: 1

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas
• At least 1 year of recent PACU, post-operative, critical care, or closely related nursing experience
• Demonstrated ability to assess and monitor patients recovering from anesthesia
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, patient-safety, and post-operative nursing skills
• Ability to work on-site and complete required assignment orientation and compliance requirements

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Receive and assess patients transitioning from the operating room or procedural areas
• Monitor airway status, vital signs, level of consciousness, pain, nausea, and surgical-site concerns
• Recognize and respond promptly to post-anesthesia complications and changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
• Provide thorough patient assessments, documentation, and ongoing reassessments throughout recovery
• Coordinate safe handoffs and determine readiness for discharge or transfer to the next level of care
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery instructions and ongoing care needs

North Texas Location Highlights

Located in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth area, Lewisville offers an appealing blend of convenient city access and outdoor recreation. Enjoy nearby Lewisville Lake, walking trails, wildlife experiences, fishing, and community gathering spaces, while Downtown Dallas is approximately 30 minutes away. Lewisville is an excellent North Texas destination for healthcare professionals seeking professional variety and an active lifestyle.

Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Lewisville, Texas, and join a hospital team serving patients throughout the North Texas region.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.