Registered Nurse PACU

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location

Dallas, Texas

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Day Shift | 8:00 AM – 8:30 PM | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care for patients recovering from cardiac, spine, orthopedic, and neurological procedures including cardiac cath, ablation, carotid endarterectomy, TAVR, laminectomies, and hip and knee replacements
• Manage and monitor advanced equipment including LVADs, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, and ventilators
• Maintain a 2:1 patient ratio within a 16-bed PACU unit, ensuring safe and effective patient recovery
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Float to Pre-op area as needed per unit guidelines
• Participate in weekend call rotation with a one-hour response requirement to the facility

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 1 year of experience
• Critical Care ICU experience – required
• PACU experience – required
• Current ACLS certification – required
• Ability to comply with on-call requirements, including reporting to the facility within one hour

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Cardiac nursing experience
• Orthopedic and/or neurological nursing experience
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work within a specialized Heart and Spine unit alongside a dedicated team, gaining exposure to a high-acuity, procedure-rich environment
• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in April 2026, offering a structured and rewarding short-term opportunity