Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
7 days ago
Abilene
GHR Healthcare 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 rewarding travel assignment as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Abilene, TX 79601. This 13-week healthcare job offers the chance to work in a supportive hospital environment, serving diverse surgical specialties. Abilene is a top destination for Texas nursing jobs, known for its friendly community, vibrant arts scene, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.\n \n\nJob Details – PACU RN Travel Assignment\n\n • Location: Abilene, Texas 79601\n, • Assignment Length: 13 weeks\n, • Start Date: December 15, 2025 (January 5, 2026 may be considered)\n, • Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts per week (varied start times, may begin as early as 5AM)\n, • Weekly Hours: 36\n, • Unit: PreOp/PACU (Unit 12810)\n, • Open Positions: 2\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1680 - $1800\n\n\nPACU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n\n, • Active Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license required at submission\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or PreOp nursing experience\n, • Previous travel nursing experience required\n, • Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS\n, • Experience with electronic charting systems (Altera preferred)\n, • Background in community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II settings preferred\n, • Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered); COVID-19 vaccine not required\n, • Must pass facility drug screen upon arrival (includes Marijuana)\n, • No first-time travelers; local candidates not accepted (must live outside 150-mile radius)\n\n\nPACU RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver high-quality patient care in PreOp and PACU settings for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics\n, • Monitor and assess post-anesthesia patients, manage pain, and respond to emergencies\n, • Administer medications, manage IVs, and perform phlebotomy\n, • Educate patients and families on pre- and post-operative care\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including IV, respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and social services\n, • Document patient care accurately in electronic medical records\n GHR Healthcare Job ID #434719. 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 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.