RN: PACU

Job Description:

This travel contract is designed for an experienced Registered Nurse to support an inpatient PACU in Austin, Texas. The RN will care for post-anesthesia patients following orthopedic, neurological, surgical oncology, plastic, electrophysiology, general, bariatric, and vascular procedures. This high-volume, fast-paced assignment offers varied daytime scheduling and the opportunity to work with complex postoperative cases. Inpatient PACU experience is required; outpatient surgery center experience alone will not meet the role requirements. Navy scrubs are required, and no call is required.

Weather:

Austin typically offers mild to cool conditions this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, plenty of sunshine, and occasional rain. It is a pleasant season for exploring the city and surrounding Central Texas areas.

Fun Things To Do:

• City outing: Explore Austin’s local parks, trails, and outdoor spaces.
• Food and music: Enjoy Austin’s well-known restaurant and live music scene.
• Day trip: Take a scenic drive through the nearby Texas Hill Country.
• Day trip: Visit a nearby Central Texas town for local shops, cafés, and cultural attractions.
• Outdoor adventure: Spend the day enjoying recreational activities around the area’s lakes and green spaces.

Job Specifics:

City and State: Austin, Texas

Shift: 10-hour day shifts

Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week