PACU | RN

Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Webster, TX (77598)

Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Webster, TX – 13-week travel nursing assignment near Houston. Seeking an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Nurse (PACU RN) with ACLS/BCLS for a 17-bed PACU unit in the Heart Tower. Competitive travel RN opportunity close to Houston attractions.

Job Details

• Location: Webster, TX 77598 (Greater Houston area)
• Setting: Heart Tower, 2nd Floor – 17-bed PACU unit
• Assignment Type: Travel PACU RN / Travel Nurse
• Duration: 13 weeks (March 23, 2026 – June 22, 2026)
• Shifts: Mixed day shifts (start times at 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM)
• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Schedule: Monday through Friday — no weekends or on-call required
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 3:1
• Scrub Color: Ceil Blue or Royal Blue
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,350 - $1,420 per week

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (valid for assignment state)
• ACLS and BCLS (BLS) certifications required
• Minimum 1 year PACU, Pre-Op, or similar acute care experience (perioperative or recovery room experience preferred)
• Proficiency in IV accessing, cardiac monitoring, and moderate sedation recovery
• Experience with Meditech EMR preferred
• Strong teamwork, clinical judgment, and communication skills

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care and safe recovery for patients following procedures in the cath lab, CVOR, and EP lab
• Monitor patients receiving moderate sedation and manage airway, hemodynamics, and pain control per PACU protocols
• Perform IV access, cardiac monitoring, and necessary post-op assessments
• Collaborate with RNs, charge nurse, anesthesia, and perioperative teams to ensure high-quality patient care
• Float to other hospital areas as needed for tasking and cross-coverage
• Maintain accurate documentation in Meditech EMR and adhere to hospital policies and unit guidelines

Preferred / Additional Skills

• Previous travel nurse experience or assignments in Texas healthcare settings
• Familiarity with perioperative workflows, recovery room protocols, and cardiac procedure patients
• Certification in specialty areas or additional ACLS recertification

Experience the professional rewards of working in a supportive PACU team while enjoying all that Webster and the greater Houston area have to offer. This travel PACU RN role is ideal for RNs seeking rewarding post-anesthesia care nursing jobs and travel nurse opportunities in Texas.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — take the next step in your PACU nursing career near Houston, TX!

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.