Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $1,956 per week in Austin, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Austin, TX
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,956 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 890704


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,956.82



Job Title


RN PACU / Recovery

Location


Austin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Days | Monday-Friday, AM Flex Schedule | On-Call Required (after 7PM weekdays and rotating weekend call) | Shared Holiday Coverage

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct nursing care for anesthetized patients in the immediate post-operative or post-procedural period, with a focus on all-pediatric patient population
• Follows aseptic sterile technique in accordance with AORN/ASPAN standards
• Evaluates patient responses to treatments and interventions and manages patient pain effectively
• Anticipates case-specific needs based on knowledge of procedures performed and pathophysiology
• Manages care for surgical patients ensuring safe transitions from admission through discharge, adapting to fluctuating daily surgical volumes
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required

• Active Registered Nurse license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing , required prior to start date
• BLS Provider certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification - American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted (one or more of BLS/ALS required)
• Diploma from an accredited school or college of nursing, or required professional licensure at time of hire
• Ability to apply critical thinking skills and decisive judgment with minimal supervision in a stressful environment
• Availability for on-call shifts after 7PM Monday-Friday and rotating weekend call coverage

• Prior experience in a PACU or Pre-Op nursing role
• Experience working with pediatric surgical patients
• Familiarity with perioperative nursing standards and peri-anesthesia care environments

• Opportunity to work in a specialized pediatric surgical environment, providing meaningful care during critical post-operative transitions
• Engage in a dynamic, fast-paced setting that supports professional growth in perioperative and peri-anesthesia nursing