Travel PACU RN - $1,890 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit)

Location

Austin, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Days | Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM | On-site | Call requirements: 2–4 shifts per 4-week schedule (weekends included in call rotation)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care to patients in a 16-bed PACU unit, maintaining patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1
• Operate and monitor equipment including IV pumps, arterial lines, BiPAPs, chest tubes, bladder scanners, and Doppler devices for pulse checks
• Assist with and monitor patients undergoing procedures such as nerve blocks, lumbar punctures, and chest tube placements
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech EMR system
• Collaborate with a team-oriented unit staff across day and night shifts, demonstrating strong multitasking and communication skills
• Participate in on-call shifts as scheduled, including weekend call coverage

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Texas (or compact license eligibility)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Phase 1 PACU experience required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience with Meditech EMR
• Critical care background or experience in an ICU or high-acuity setting
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-focused environment with a calm, adaptable demeanor

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, experienced PACU team with a supportive, team-first culture and access to modern equipment and technology
• Potential opportunity for permanent placement upon successful completion of the contract assignment

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - PACU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others