Planet Healthcare is hiring: PACU | RN in Ennis

Overview

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Ennis, Texas

Seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a locum tenens travel nursing job in Ennis, TX (zip code 75119). Join our hospital's Post Anesthesia Care Unit and provide exceptional clinical support in a welcoming Texas healthcare setting near the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Apply now to advance your nursing career and make a difference in patient care while enjoying the vibrant local community.

Compensation

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2250 - $2310 per week

Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Locum Tenens / Travel Contract)
• Location: Ennis, Texas 75119 (Dallas-Fort Worth area)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (8-hour day shifts)
• Weekly Hours: 40
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 9/29/2025 – End: 12/29/2025)
• On-call: Required, 1-hour response time

Qualifications

• Active Texas RN license or compact multi-state RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent hospital OR RN experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications (American Heart Association required)
• Pre-op and PACU nursing experience required
• Ability to circulate in general, orthopedic, spine, ENT, and endoscopy cases
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care in the PACU, including medication administration, specimen collection, and clinical treatments
• Document and monitor patient status; communicate with care teams, physicians, patients, and families
• Assist patients with daily living activities such as personal hygiene, nutrition, and mobility
• Coordinate patient care across disciplines, including transfers, discharges, referrals, and psychosocial support
• Assess and educate patients and families based on age, culture, and condition
• Advocate for patient safety and well-being in the post-anesthesia setting
• Float to other hospital units as needed and participate in on-call rotation

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Get to know us at www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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