PACU Travel Nurse Job in Austin, TX | Days (5x8)
St. Davids North Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
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Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Austin, TX
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$1,987
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
5×8 hrs
Start Date
11/16
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Austin, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at St. Davids North Austin Medical Center. This role pays $1,987 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: St. Davids North Austin Medical Center
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Location: Austin, TX 78758 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (5x8)
- EMR System: Meditech
Travel PACU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent PACU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Texas and national regulatory bodies.
St. David's North Austin Medical Center — Austin, TX
Austin, TX
St. David's North Austin Medical Center is an acute care hospital with adult services and affiliated women's and children's hospitals on campus.
- Adult care includes a 24-hour emergency department, a Heart and Vascular Center, and inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Read More
- A kidney transplant program treats end-stage renal disease with living- and deceased-donor transplantation, adding complex medical and postoperative care to the hospital's scope.
- Neurology and neurosurgery services include a Level IV epilepsy center serving adults and children.
- Inpatient and outpatient surgery includes bariatric procedures, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and robotic surgery.
- The on-campus St. David's Women's Center of Texas is a Texas-designated Level IV maternal facility for complex pregnancies and postpartum conditions, with antepartum care, cesarean suites and a Level III NICU.
- St. David's Children's Hospital has a separate 24-hour pediatric ER, a medical-surgical unit and a pediatric ICU for patients ages 17 and under.
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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Austin, TX
What are the required certifications for travel PACU jobs?
Most travel PACU jobs require BLS and ACLS, and PALS when the unit recovers pediatric patients. Facilities often look for documented moderate sedation competency and malignant hyperthermia training, since PACU nurses are the first line for airway and emergence complications.
Can I take a PACU travel nurse job with ICU or ER experience?
Sometimes. PACUs that recover intubated patients or manage vasoactive drips may consider recent critical care experience, especially when airway management and invasive monitoring are strong. Other facilities require recent PACU experience specifically, so your eligibility depends on the assignment and your recent background.
Do travel PACU jobs cover Phase I, Phase II, or pre-op?
It varies by facility. Some PACU jobs focus on Phase I recovery, while smaller hospitals may combine pre-op, Phase I, and Phase II in one department. Because hours and call can also differ by phase, confirm the areas you will cover before accepting.
What types of travelers are a good fit for St. David's North Austin Medical Center?
The campus combines adult acute care with kidney transplant, neuro, surgical, rehabilitation, high-risk maternity, neonatal, and pediatric services. Travelers may work within either adult specialty care or dedicated women's and children's settings.
What transplant experience is available at St. David's North Austin?
The hospital performs living- and deceased-donor kidney transplantation for patients with end-stage renal disease. Transplant, surgical, and acute-care travelers may support patients before surgery, during postoperative recovery, and through complex medical management.
How specialized are women's and children's services on the North Austin campus?
The Women's Center is a Level IV maternal facility with antepartum care, cesarean suites, and a Level III NICU, while the children's hospital includes a pediatric ER, med/surg unit, and PICU. L&D, NICU, peds, and PICU travelers have dedicated specialty environments.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this PACU job in Austin
- Review Texas nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Austin salary data for travel nurses.
- View Texas salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Austin, TX
Still adding residents across central Texas, Austin, TX has been scaling its hospitals to keep pace with the growth. Dell Seton Medical Center and St. David's Medical Center are the major institutions in that expanding footprint. Covering the ICU and labor-and-delivery units regularly calls for travelers as the population climbs. Assignments extend into Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville, where short highway commutes give straightforward access to the medical districts, though I-35 traffic is the usual planning factor. Between shifts, RNs paddleboard on Lady Bird Lake or hike the Barton Creek Greenbelt to unwind. With the metro still growing, the work has held up well for travelers cycling through central Texas.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel PACU · Austin, TX · $1,987 /wk