Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,376 per week in Midland, TX

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Midland
Posted on: January 7, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Midland, TX Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,376 per week Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Midland, Texas, 79701! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 8 Experience: Minimum 2 years in PACU preferred, all surgeries except hearts License: Active nursing license required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIH Must-Have: - Experience recovering patients from Plastics, Urology, Dental, GYN surgeries - Experience with pediatrics and critical care preferred - Ability to monitor patients with nerve blocks, chest tube insertions, central lines, intubation, and A-lines Description: The position requires a Registered Nurse in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. Candidates must possess BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH certifications. Call duties are required. Experience with various surgeries, excluding heart surgeries, is preferred. Candidates should have experience in pediatric and critical care settings. The role involves assisting with coverage in Pre-Operative services. The nurse will be required to recover patients across a broad age range, from infants to elderly patients. Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, interpretation services, radiology, rapid response teams, and pharmacy. It is essential to be adaptable, as the position may involve floating between pre-operative holding and PACU, though floating to other departments is not required. The unit has a daily census of approximately 30 patients and includes 21 beds capable of accommodating diverse medical needs. Candidates should be familiar with managing arterial lines, dysrhythmia recognition, blood product administration, and care of ventilated patients. The nursing staff should be skilled in post-epidural management and pain assessment. It is critical to demonstrate competency in the administration of narcotics, opioid analgesics, and reversal agents. Familiarity with monitoring protocols such as the Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale is necessary. Candidates should have experience in various surgical disciplines including ENT, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and vascular surgery. All candidates will undergo a drug screening process as part of the hiring protocol. The selected candidate will be expected to work some holidays as part of their assignment. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Healthcare facilities may follow different nursing models and practices. Experiencing these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of nursing and healthcare delivery. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 28884441EXPTEMP

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