Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $1,638 per week
3 days ago
San Antonio
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas. • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: ASAP, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours Quick Summary: PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) travel assignment in San Antonio, TX (78212). 1+ year PACU/post-anesthesia care experience and current BLS required. Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,460 - $1,540 per week Join an exceptional healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse in vibrant San Antonio, TX. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for PACU RNs and perioperative nurses who are passionate about post-anesthesia care and delivering excellent patient outcomes in a fast-paced surgical setting. San Antonio offers a rich cultural scene and the River Walk for a great work-life balance. • Location: San Antonio, TX 78212, • Position: PACU Registered Nurse / PACU RN (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN), • Assignment Type: Travel nurse assignment (Travel RN), • Duration: 13-week travel assignment, • Start Date: January 8, 2026, • End Date: April 9, 2026, • Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 – 19:00), • Hours per Week: 36 (On-site), • Unit: PACU / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (perioperative nursing), • Active and unrestricted RN license (must meet state requirements for assignment in Texas), • Minimum 1 year of recent PACU or post-anesthesia care experience required, • Current BLS (required); ACLS preferred, • Strong clinical assessment, airway management, and critical thinking skills, • Experience with IV medications, pain management, monitoring post-operative patients, and emergency response in PACU, • Excellent communication, teamwork, and documentation skills, • Provide high-quality post-anesthesia nursing care to patients recovering from general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care, • Monitor vital signs, airway status, pain levels, and recovery milestones; respond promptly to changes, • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including IV medications and analgesics, • Collaborate with surgical, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure safe patient transitions and continuity of care, • Perform PACU assessments, triage patients, and escalate concerns when necessary, • Educate patients and families on post-operative care, discharge criteria, and recovery expectations Apply now to be considered for this PACU Registered Nurse (PACU RN) travel assignment in San Antonio, TX (78212). Submit your resume and active license/certification details today — join our healthcare team and make a meaningful impact on patient recovery and safety. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID #465684. 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 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.