Travel PACU RN - $2,380 per week

GHR 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: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract Jobs – Midland, Texas

Join a collaborative peri-anesthesia team in Midland, Texas, as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a 13-week travel nursing contract. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN who is confident caring for pediatric and adult patients following a wide range of surgical procedures. You will support Phase I recovery, provide high-acuity post-anesthesia care, and assist with Pre-Op Holding coverage in a connected perioperative environment.

Located in the heart of West Texas, Midland offers a welcoming community, warm climate, and convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and cultural attractions. It is an excellent destination for nurses seeking professional growth and a rewarding Texas travel nursing experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
• Call: Required approximately 6–8 days per month; self-scheduled
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 1 weekend shift during the contract
• Patient Population: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Unit Volume: Approximately 30 patients daily across a 21-bed unit

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license; pending licensure may be considered at submission but must be active before the start date
• At least 2 years of PACU or comparable critical-care nursing experience
• Strong pediatric nursing experience, including pediatric ENT, dental, and orthopedic procedures
• Experience recovering patients following orthopedic, neurological, general, urological, dental, gynecological, and pediatric ENT procedures
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH certifications
• Experience with Phase I PACU care and post-anesthesia monitoring
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Ability to participate in call coverage and work some holidays as needed
• Willingness to orient to and provide coverage in Pre-Op Holding

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive Phase I recovery care for pediatric and adult surgical patients
• Monitor airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and hemodynamic status during post-anesthesia recovery
• Care for patients recovering from general, orthopedic, neuro, spine, urology, gynecology, ENT, dental, and other surgical procedures
• Manage patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, and invasive monitoring equipment
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, pain, nausea, airway complications, and other post-anesthesia concerns
• Administer medications, blood products, IV vasopressors, reversal agents, anticoagulants, antiarrhythmics, and emergency medications according to orders and protocols
• Perform airway assessments, support intubated patients, initiate emergency interventions, and participate in cardiac arrest response
• Complete post-operative assessments, circulation checks, pain evaluations, and discharge readiness evaluations
• Provide care for patients receiving procedural sedation, spinal anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, local anesthesia, and general anesthesia
• Assist with Pre-Op Holding coverage, including reviewing histories and physicals, administering pre-operative medications, starting IVs, and completing pre- and post-operative procedures
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, and other members of the care team

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Midland, Texas, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #524853. 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: PACU

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