PACU Travel Nurse Job in Houston, TX | Days (3x12)

Texas Orthopedic Hospital Houston, TX
Open Posted 4 days ago · apply early
Travel RN
PACU Nurse in Houston, TX
Weekly Pay
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$1,785
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in Houston, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Texas Orthopedic Hospital. This role pays $1,785 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

In this PACU travel nursing job, you will provide patient care in a hospital setting, assess and monitor patient conditions, support urgent interventions, document care accurately, and collaborate with physicians and the clinical care team during fast-moving patient situations.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this PACU travel nurse job in Houston, TX, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Texas Orthopedic Hospital
  • Location: Houston, TX 77025
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Days (3x12)
  • 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.

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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Houston, 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.

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 Houston

Explore Houston, TX

Built around the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX holds one of the densest clusters of hospitals and research institutions anywhere. Houston Methodist Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center handle a large share of the cases moving through the metro's emergency departments and the ICU. Because the region sprawls, many travel nurses base in Sugar Land, Katy, or The Woodlands and commute in toward the medical districts. METRORail helps for trips around the Texas Medical Center itself, but a car is still the norm for the wider metro. Come the weekend, Hermann Park and the neighboring Museum District give clinicians familiar places to recharge. The concentration of hospitals at the center is what makes Houston a regular stop for travelers.

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.

$1,785per week
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