Travel PACU Registered Nurse - $2,482 per week
Midland, TX, 79709, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Travel Nurse
- Post Anesthesia Care Unit
- PACU RN
This position is for a Travel Registered Nurse specializing in Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and Pre-Op patient care in Midland, Texas. The role involves monitoring and providing care to patients recovering from various surgeries, requiring experience with critical care, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH. The job is a 13-week travel contract with day shifts, weekend requirements, and preferred experience in pediatrics and trauma care.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Midland, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
Registered Nurse - PACU
Job Details:
• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from all surgical procedures except cardiac surgery
• Care for patients of all ages from 8 months old to 100+ years
• Maintain 2:1 patient ratio during day shifts
• Must assist with coverage in Pre-Op Holding as PACU and Pre-Op are connected units
• Float between PACU and Pre-Op as needed (no floating to other departments)
• Call shifts required
• Minimum of 2 weekend shifts per contract required
• Experience required with plastics, urology, dental, and gynecology surgical recoveries
• Must be skilled in monitoring patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and arterial lines
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH
• 2 years of experience preferred with pediatrics and critical care strongly preferred
• Level II trauma experience preferred
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Must complete on-site drug screening with comprehensive panel
• Documents due 3 business days prior to start date
• Expected to work some holidays
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a 21-bed PACU unit with a daily census of 30 patients, providing comprehensive post-anesthesia recovery services. The facility performs all surgical procedures except cardiac surgery and maintains Level II trauma capabilities. The PACU is connected to Pre-Op Holding, allowing for integrated patient flow and nursing flexibility. The facility offers interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation services to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Location:
Midland, TX
Midland offers a thriving economy centered around the energy industry, providing excellent career opportunities and competitive wages. The city features a growing cultural scene with museums, parks, and recreational activities, while maintaining affordable living costs compared to many other Texas metropolitan areas.
Adex Job ID #3111230. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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