PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – San Antonio, TX
Compensation
$2,000.00 - 2,100.00/week
PACU RN Details
Location
Address : San Antonio, TX, 78209
Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) – San Antonio, TX
Join a San Antonio PACU team as a Travel Registered Nurse, providing evidence-based care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery. This full-time, 13-week travel nursing assignment offers four day shifts per week and the opportunity to experience San Antonio’s welcoming blend of historic character, celebrated food, and cultural attractions.
PACU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: San Antonio, Texas (78209), near the Alamo Heights area, with local dining, parks, and cultural destinations to explore.
- Healthcare Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: February 28, 2027
- Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10-hour day shifts (6:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.); 40 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000–$2,100
- Open Positions: 2
Travel RN Job Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Texas or a compact-state license
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association
- At least 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Perioperative RN residency or recent experience in an operating room or perioperative setting preferred
- Ability to complete required onboarding and department-specific competency validations
PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care throughout assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients.
- Monitor patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery, recognize changes in condition, and respond appropriately.
- Administer medications and treatments according to protocols, and monitor their effectiveness and potential side effects.
- Document patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care provided accurately.
- Address patients’ and families’ psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs within the scope of practice.
- Provide patient and caregiver education, assess learning needs, and help identify appropriate resources.
- Coordinate care by making appropriate assignments and delegating tasks to other care providers when indicated.
Apply now for this Travel PACU RN opportunity in San Antonio, 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.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.