Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,912 per week

Binding Minds 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: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Day Surgery Outpatient (Pre-Op / Phase 2 PACU)

Location: Austin, TX
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

 

Compensation

• W2 Pay Rate: $19.50/hr
• Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,131.67
• Weekly Gross Pay (40 Hours): $1,911.67

Shift Details

• 4x10-Hour Day Shifts
• Combination of:
  • 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
  • 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• No Call Required
• No Weekends

Position Overview
South Austin Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Outpatient Surgery Unit. This role supports both Pre-Op and Phase 2 Post-Op recovery areas, caring for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and procedural cases.

 

Unit Information

• 16-bed Outpatient Surgery Unit
• Team-focused environment with experienced nursing staff
• Patient Ratios:
  • Pre-Op: 2 patients per RN
  • Phase 2 Recovery: Up to 3 patients per RN
• EMR: Meditech

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience
• Previous Pre-Op and Phase 2 Post-Op/PACU experience
• Strong IV insertion skills
• Active RN License
• BLS Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Meditech experience
• Ambulatory surgery or outpatient surgery experience

Common Patient Procedures

• Cardiac procedures
• Port placements
• Endoscopy cases
• General surgical procedures
• Same-day surgery recoveries and discharges

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs
• Hospital OR scrubs may also be provided

Benefits provided: Medical Referral Bonus

About Binding Minds

Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.