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

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU

Location

Midland, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday | 5x8-Hour Shifts (12:00–20:30) | On-Site | Call required | Some holidays expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care for adult and pediatric patients across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedic, neurological, general, urology, dental, GYN, and pediatric ENT (T&A, BMT, etc.)
• Monitor and manage patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, A-lines, and intubation
• Assist with coverage in the Pre-Op area as needed
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation using electronic health record systems
• Participate in on-call rotation as required

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (pending license accepted at submission; must be active before start date)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Experience recovering patients across all surgical specialties except cardiac
• Pediatric patient care experience required
• Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Candidates must be able to complete an on-site drug screen prior to assignment start; panels include Amphetamine, Barbiturate, Benzodiazepine, Cocaine, Methamphetamine, Methadone, Opiates, Oxycodone, PCP, Marijuana, and Buprenorphine

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 2 years of PACU or post-anesthesia care experience preferred
• Critical care background strongly preferred
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Experience with Cerner electronic health records preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with exposure to a wide variety of cases across adult and pediatric populations
• Expected start within 3–5 weeks, offering a quick transition into a rewarding travel assignment