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

Join a high-acuity PACU travel nursing team in Midland, Texas, providing Phase I post-anesthesia care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This 13-week travel assignment offers a Monday-to-Friday schedule in a collaborative Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Op environment, with exposure to orthopedic, neurological, general, urologic, gynecologic, ENT, dental, and pediatric procedures. Midland offers a welcoming West Texas community with a relaxed atmosphere, local arts and cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120–$2,230
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Shifts per Week: 5
• Hours per Week: 40
• Call: Required approximately 6–8 days per month; self-scheduling available
• Weekend Coverage: Minimum of 1 weekend shift during the assignment
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Patient Volume: Approximately 30 patients per day; 21-bed unit
• Documentation: Cerner experience preferred

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Texas; license must be active by the start date
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or Phase I recovery experience required; 2 years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Strong pediatric recovery experience required, including pediatric ENT, dental, and orthopedic cases
• Experience caring for patients recovering from orthopedic, neurological, general, urologic, gynecologic, ENT, dental, and pediatric procedures
• Experience with all surgical specialties except cardiac procedures
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH certification
• Ability to support coverage in Pre-Op Holding as needed
• Strong patient assessment, airway management, critical-care, and post-anesthesia recovery skills
• Availability to work occasional holidays and participate in required call coverage

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive Phase I post-anesthesia care for patients of all ages following surgery and procedural sedation
• Assess and manage airways, respiratory status, pain, nausea, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness
• Monitor patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, and other advanced devices
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, cardiac arrest, airway emergencies, malignant hyperthermia, and other post-operative complications
• Administer and monitor IV medications, vasopressors, narcotics, reversal agents, antiarrhythmics, anticoagulants, antihypertensives, and emergency medications
• Care for patients recovering from orthopedic, neuro/spine, general, vascular, urologic, gynecologic, ENT, dental, pediatric, and robotic procedures
• Perform circulation checks, pain assessments, procedural sedation monitoring, blood product administration, and post-epidural management
• Complete pre- and post-operative procedures, review histories and physicals, interpret and communicate laboratory results, and obtain or verify procedural consent
• Provide age-appropriate care for pediatric and adult patients, including tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, dental, orthopedic, and other complex procedures
• Float between PACU and connected Pre-Op Holding areas to maintain safe patient coverage
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient disposition in the electronic medical record

Apply now for this PACU travel nurse opportunity in Midland, Texas, and join a collaborative peri-anesthesia healthcare team.

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.