Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $2,295 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• 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

Travel: Registered Nurse (RN) / PACU

Location

Odessa, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 5-Day Work Week | Start Time: 8:00 AM (end times may vary depending on procedures) | Projected Start: 10/05/2026 – 12/27/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to patients in the PACU setting, collaborating with Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, and Surgical staff
• Utilize the Nursing Process in accordance with the state Nurse Practice Act, AORN standards, and facility policies and procedures
• Demonstrate critical thinking skills, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning for safe patient care delivery
• Delegate patient care priorities based on the education and experience of available staff; provide direction and supervision of assigned personnel
• Maintain clinical competencies through continuing education
• Fulfill call requirements: approximately 6–8 days per month

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of Texas
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• PALS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of PACU or relevant RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Must not be a local candidate — locals will not be considered for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working collaboratively with surgical and anesthesia teams in a fast-paced perioperative environment
• Familiarity with AORN standards and post-anesthesia care best practices
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic surgical environment with a collaborative care team in West Texas
• 13-week contract offering professional growth and travel nursing experience in a specialty setting

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #783604. 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