Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in San Marcos, TX

Key Responsibilities Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned PACU patients. Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and available resources.

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU

Location

San Marcos, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | 5x8-hour shifts (4x10 schedule can be accommodated) | Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process — including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation — for assigned PACU patients
• Administer medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Address complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with scope of practice
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately and thoroughly
• Assess learning needs and provide education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identify issues and available resources
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Texas or a compact state license
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or related nursing specialty experience
• Current BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Current ACLS certification required (AHA only)
• Current PALS certification required (AHA only)
• ASAP start availability required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Critical Care and/or PreOp nursing experience highly recommended
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system strongly preferred
• Experience with a diverse patient population including general, orthopedic, urology, ENT, cath lab, ENDO, GYN, and pediatric cases
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Why Join Us

• Temp-to-perm conversion opportunity available for the right candidate
• Flexible scheduling options with the ability to accommodate a 4x10 shift structure