Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
29 days ago
Abilene
GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Abilene, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career with a travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) assignment in Abilene, TX (79601). This 13-week travel nursing job places you in a supportive healthcare team at a leading community hospital, focusing on Pre-Op and Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) responsibilities. Abilene offers affordable living, a vibrant local culture, and is a top destination for Texas healthcare professionals seeking rewarding travel RN jobs.\n \n\nTravel Nurse Job Details\n\n • Location: Abilene, Texas 79601 (Texas nursing jobs)\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)\n, • Unit: Pre-Op / PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)\n, • Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 01/05/2026 – End: 04/06/2026)\n, • Shift: Day shifts, 3x12-hour (07:00 – 19:00), varied start times (may start as early as 5AM)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $1680-$1800\n, • Patient Age Groups: Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics\n\n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or Pre-Op Registered Nurse experience\n, • Active RN license (Texas or compact state) required at time of submission\n, • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS (current and valid)\n, • Pre-Op nursing experience required\n, • Travel nursing experience required (no first-time travelers)\n, • Experience with electronic charting systems (Altera preferred)\n, • Community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred\n, • Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)\n\n\nPACU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality patient care in Pre-Op and PACU settings\n, • Conduct pre-operative assessments, patient education, and medication administration\n, • Monitor and manage patients post-anesthesia, ensuring patient safety and comfort\n, • Interpret and communicate lab values; manage IVs, ports, and central lines\n, • Administer emergency medications and respond to rapid response situations\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy)\n, • Accurately document care in the electronic health record (EHR)\n, • Provide discharge instructions and conduct follow-up phone calls as needed\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #436630. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.