Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op in Plano, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Plano, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – PACU

Location

Plano, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and monitoring to patients recovering from surgical or procedural interventions
• Assess and manage patient pain, airway, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness in the PACU setting
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe patient transitions
• Respond promptly to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Fulfill expected weekend call shift obligations, with approximately 3 weekend call shifts per month

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Texas (or compact license eligibility)
• Minimum of 1 year of PACU nursing experience
• Current BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Ability to commit to a 13-week travel contract beginning in October 2026

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience in a PACU or perioperative setting
• Familiarity with post-anesthesia scoring systems and recovery protocols
• Experience managing a diverse surgical patient population across multiple service lines

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced PACU environment at a well-established acute care facility in the Dallas–Fort Worth area
• Supportive travel nursing placement with a dedicated team to assist throughout your assignment