Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
4 days ago
Midland
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Midland, Texas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 01/05/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) with this 13-week travel assignment in Midland, TX! Join a leading peri-anesthesia team at a Level II trauma center, providing exceptional post-anesthesia care to a diverse patient population. This Texas nursing job offers a supportive environment, competitive pay, and the opportunity to experience the welcoming community and sunny climate of West Texas.\n \n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n\n • Location: Midland, TX 79701 (West Texas healthcare jobs)\n, • Facility: Level II Trauma Center – Peri-Anesthesia Services (PACU & Pre-Op Holding)\n, • Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 5, 2026 – End: April 6, 2026)\n, • Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts per week (12:00 – 20:30)\n, • Hours per Week: 40\n, • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,120 per week\n, • Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics\n, • Unit Size: 21 beds, average daily census of 30\n, • Call: Required\n, • Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per contract\n\n\nPACU RN Qualifications\n\n, • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Texas or compact state; pending license accepted, must be active before start)\n, • Minimum 1 year of PACU or critical care nursing experience required; 2 years preferred\n, • BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required\n, • Experience with pediatric patients and critical care strongly preferred\n, • Level II trauma nursing experience preferred\n, • Experience recovering Plastics, Urology, Dental, and GYN surgeries\n, • Proficiency in monitoring and managing patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines\n, • Experience with Cerner electronic charting system preferred\n, • Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)\n\n\nPACU Nurse Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver safe and effective post-anesthesia care for patients of all ages in the PACU\n, • Monitor and manage patients with complex needs, including nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines\n, • Assist with Pre-Op Holding coverage as needed\n, • Float between Pre-Op and PACU units (no floating to other departments)\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response\n, • Administer blood products, IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents\n, • Perform pain assessment and management, including PCA pump and RASS scale\n, • Recognize and manage dysrhythmias and malignant hyperthermia protocol\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #436635. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: PACU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus