PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Midland, Texas

Travel PACU RN job in Midland, TX: bring your peri-anesthesia and post-anesthesia care expertise to a fast-paced surgical recovery team for a 13-week assignment.

Bring your peri-anesthesia expertise to a fast-paced PACU team in Midland, Texas, a growing West Texas city known for its strong sense of community, sunny weather, and convenient access to major regional travel routes. This 13-week travel nurse opportunity offers a dynamic case mix, including adult and pediatric recovery, and the chance to support a connected Pre-Op and PACU environment where teamwork and adaptability are key.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) with PACU experience who enjoys working in a high-volume surgical recovery setting. This travel nursing role is ideal for a confident post-anesthesia care nurse who is comfortable with a broad range of procedures, pediatric patients, and call coverage. You will work with a collaborative peri-anesthesia team supporting patient care from pre-op through post-op recovery.

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
• Setting: Peri-Anesthesia Services / Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: Midland, Texas
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with call coverage required
• Call: Approximately 6-8 days per month, self-scheduled
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120 – $2,230
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Charting: Cerner preferred

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license required before start
• At least 2 years of PACU or peri-anesthesia nursing experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric patients required
• Critical care nursing experience strongly preferred
• BLS, ACLS, PALS, and NIH certifications required
• Travel nursing experience required
• Ability to work in a high-volume surgical recovery environment
• Comfort with a wide range of procedures and post-anesthesia care
• Pending license accepted with submission, but must be active prior to start
• Must be willing to work some holidays
• RTO must be submitted with application

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality recovery care for post-operative patients in the PACU
• Monitor and assess patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures
• Support Pre-Op Holding as needed in a connected peri-anesthesia workflow
• Care for pediatric and adult patients recovering from procedures including orthopedics, neuro, general surgery, urology, dental, GYN, and ENT cases
• Manage patients with nerve blocks, chest tubes, central lines, intubations, and arterial lines
• Perform airway assessments, pain management, and post-anesthesia monitoring
• Assist with procedures and recovery for patients receiving sedation, MAC, spinal, and general anesthesia
• Communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the care team to ensure smooth patient flow
• Float between Pre-Op and PACU as needed within the unit workflow
• Maintain accurate documentation and support excellent patient outcomes in a busy recovery setting

Apply now to join a collaborative PACU and peri-anesthesia nursing team in Midland, Texas.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.