Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,295 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Travel: Registered Nurse (RN) / PACU

Location

Odessa, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 5-Day Work Week | Start Time: 8:00 AM (end times may vary depending on procedures) | Projected Start: 10/05/2026 – 12/27/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients in the PACU setting, collaborating with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical staff
• Utilize the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and facility policies and procedures
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
• Delegate patient care priorities based on the education and experience of available staff; provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• Fulfill call requirements: approximately 6–8 days per month

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Texas
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or relevant RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must not be a local candidate — locals will not be considered for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working collaboratively with surgical and anesthesia teams in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Familiarity with AORN standards and post-anesthesia care best practices
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with a collaborative care team in West Texas
• 13-week contract offering professional growth and travel nursing experience in a specialty setting

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #783604. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

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