Travel PACU RN - $1,909 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Marcos, Texas.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN - PACU with 2 years of related nursing experience and a TX or compact RN license required.

• Work in the Post Surgical PACU unit of a hospital setting
• Cares for general, ortho, urology, ENT, cath lab, ENDO, GYN, and PEDS patients
• Does not care for neuro or cardio patients
• 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, with 4x10 schedules also accommodated
• Full-time assignment over a 13-week duration
• Epic EMR experience highly preferred

• Active RN license (TX or compact) required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience in the related specialty preferred
• BSN preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required (AHA only)
• Critical Care and Pre Op experience highly recommended
• Perioperative RN Residency or recent OR/Perioperative setting experience preferred

• Provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol and monitors for side effects and effectiveness
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care provided
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member and must complete organizational and department-specific competency validations
• Must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days of hire
• Completion of annual competency verification requirements is required
• Returning employees who previously worked at any CHRISTUS facility (non-travel) must have a 6-month separation period before starting a travel assignment
• Temp-to-perm possibility available

American Traveler Job  #P-743919. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.