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GHR Healthcare

Travel Nurse RN - PACU - Post Anesthesia Care - $1,852 per week

GHR Healthcare, Amarillo, Texas, United States, 79161

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Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

PACU - Post Anesthesia Care

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

12/22/2025

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

Travel Nursing Job Details

Location:

Amarillo, Texas 79106

Assignment Type:

Travel Registered Nurse (RN)

Healthcare Setting:

PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) & Pain Management

Start Date:

November 17, 2025

End Date:

February 16, 2026

Contract Duration:

13 weeks

Shift:

3x12 hour day shifts (06:00 - 18:30)

Hours per Week:

36

Estimated Weekly Salary Range:

$1650-$1690

Patient Ratio:

1:2

Call Requirement:

6 days per contract

Weekend Shifts:

4 per contract

Orientation:

12 hours onsite

PACU RN Job Requirements

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state

Minimum 2 years of recent PACU RN experience (5 years preferred)

Prior travel nursing experience required

Proficiency with Epic EMR required

Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS (all required)

Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (50-mile radius rule)

Experience in a Trauma Level II facility preferred

Skilled in assisting with anesthesia during epidural insertion and post-operative pain management

PACU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality nursing care to patients in the PACU and pain management unit

Assist anesthesia providers with epidural insertion and manage post-operative pain (epidural/intrathecal)

Operate and manage PCEA pumps and specialized clinical equipment

Monitor and assess patients recovering from anesthesia, ensuring patient safety and comfort

Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide comprehensive patient care

Participate in scheduled call and weekend coverage as required

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Amarillo, Texas

Advance your nursing career as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Amarillo, TX (zip code 79106). Join a leading healthcare team in the Texas Panhandle, providing expert post‑anesthesia care and pain management in a supportive hospital environment. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced travel nurses seeking new challenges in Texas healthcare jobs.

Amarillo, Texas offers a welcoming community, affordable cost of living, and access to outdoor recreation like Palo Duro Canyon. Take the next step in your travel nursing career and join our healthcare team in Amarillo.

Apply now

for this rewarding PACU Registered Nurse travel job in 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.

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