Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,600 to $2,734 per week in Houston, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Houston, TX
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,600 to $2,734 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 8 Weeks
Start Date: 10/4/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Houston, Texas, 77026!

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
StartDate: 10/4/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2600.00 - $2734.00

Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital is seeking an experienced and compassionate Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality patient care during the critical recovery phase following surgical and procedural interventions. The PACU RN will assess, monitor, and manage patients recovering from anesthesia while collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary care teams to ensure safe patient outcomes.

Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience: 2 years
Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS; PALS
References: 1 Reference in entire work history

Recent Inpatient/ Hospital PACU Experience Required

1:2 nurse patient ratio

Heavy Post Surgical patient population

RN TX or Multistate Licensure

About the Facility
Affiliated with the University of Texas Medical School since 1990, this hospital offers cutting edge medical care to patients from all over the Houston area. Today the hospital boasts 332 beds and is maintained and operated by the Harris County Hospital District. It is the second primary teaching hospital for University of Texas and thus remains on the ever-developing cusp of research and medical technology. The hospital offers a full range of primary and specialty care services, including dermatology, ER, neurology, cardiology, and many more.

Facility Location
From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces.

Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.

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About AMN Healthcare

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Requirements

Registered Nurse, PACU Experience: 2 years Licenses: RN(Compact Accepted) Certifications: ACLS; BLS; PALS References: 1 Reference in entire work history Recent Inpatient/ Hospital PACU Experience Required 1:2 nurse patient ratio Heavy Post Surgical patient population RN TX or Multistate Licensure

Benefits

At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

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