Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,164 per week

First Connect Health
  • Austin, TX
  • $2,164 Per Week
5 days ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 39 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Pediatric Hospital, all pediatric patients

 

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration: •
 Required Credential(s): • Registered Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• One or more of the following: 
• Advanced Life Support - American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. 
• BLS Provider . American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education: • Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire


Job Summary: • Provides direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period.

 

Responsibilities: • Follows aseptic sterile technique according to Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses / American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (AORN/ASPAN) standards. • Evaluates patient's responses to treatments and interventions. • Manages patient's pain. • Anticipates case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedure(s) performed and pathophysiology.

 

Complexity of Work: • Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
 

Personal Protective Equipment: • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

 

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On-call Required

Position for Pre-Op/PACU RN who will help manage care for surgical patients, ensuring safe transitions from admission through discharge. M-F, AM flex schedule, adapting to fluctuating daily surgical volumes. On-Call requirements after prime time, starting at 7pm, M-F and rotating weekend call coverage. 

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationAustin, TX

Skills

  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Anesthesiologyunmatched
  • Asepsisunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Perioperative Nursingunmatched
  • Postanesthesiaunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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