PACU Travel Nurse Job in San Antonio, TX | Nights (5x8)
Methodist Hospital
San Antonio, TX
Open
Travel RN
PACU Nurse in San Antonio, TX
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$1,833
Specialty
PACU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
5×8 hrs
Start Date
10/26
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This PACU travel nurse job in San Antonio, Texas, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel PACU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Methodist Hospital. This role pays $1,833 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Methodist Hospital
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Location: San Antonio, TX 78229 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (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.
Methodist Hospital — San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX
Methodist Hospital in San Antonio combines adult hospital care with complex surgical and maternity services at its Floyd Curl Drive campus.
- The adult ER operates 24/7 for minor and life-threatening conditions. A separate pediatric emergency department belongs to Methodist Children's Hospital on the same campus. Read More
- Neurosciences services address stroke, brain hemorrhage, brain tumors, epilepsy and spine trauma, with neurocritical care, neurointerventional procedures and dedicated neurosurgical operating rooms.
- Surgical programs include cardiovascular and heart transplant surgery, colorectal and ostomy procedures, thoracic surgery, orthopedics and urology, supporting a broad range of postoperative care.
- The Burn and Reconstructive Center provides critical care, reconstructive surgery and outpatient treatment for burns, complex wounds and skin disorders.
- Maternity services manage low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, including preeclampsia, preterm labor and placenta accreta. Neonatal intensive care is provided by the affiliated Methodist Children's Hospital at the same location.
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FAQs – PACU Travel Nurse Jobs Near San Antonio, 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 kind of high-acuity nursing experience is available at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio?
Methodist Hospital combines adult emergency care with advanced neuroscience, cardiac and transplant surgery, burn care, and complex maternity services. Travelers may work with critically ill medical, surgical, neurological, or high-risk obstetric patients.
What should neuro travelers know about Methodist Hospital?
Neuroscience services include stroke, brain hemorrhage, tumors, epilepsy, spine trauma, neurocritical care, neurointerventional procedures, and dedicated neurosurgical operating rooms. Neuro and ICU travelers may see patients requiring both procedural treatment and prolonged critical monitoring.
Which specialty programs may be especially relevant for surgical and critical-care travelers?
The hospital supports heart transplant and cardiovascular surgery, colorectal and thoracic procedures, orthopedics, urology, and a dedicated burn and reconstructive center. These programs create a diverse postoperative and critical-care population.
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 San Antonio
- Review Texas nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover San Antonio salary data for travel nurses.
- View Texas salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore San Antonio, TX
At the heart of a broad clinical network across south-central Texas sits San Antonio, TX. Methodist Hospital and University Health anchor much of the metro's inpatient care, and recurring coverage keeps travelers in surgical suites and labor-and-delivery units across the city. Assignments frequently extend into Schertz, Cibolo, and New Braunfels, which make practical residential bases. VIA buses can help with some central trips, though the metro's spread means most assignments still come down to a drive. Time off tends to revolve around the River Walk, where the pace slows and the dining and the river paths are easy. Beyond it, the missions and the Pearl district give a quieter option on a full day off.
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 · San Antonio, TX · $1,833 /wk