Binding Minds is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel RN – Day Surgery Outpatient (Pre-Op / Phase 2 PACU)
Location: Austin, TX
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Compensation
- W2 Pay Rate: $19.50/hr
- Non-Taxable Weekly Stipend: $1,131.67
- Weekly Gross Pay (40 Hours): $1,911.67
Shift Details
- 4x10-Hour Day Shifts
- Combination of:
- 5:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- No Call Required
- No Weekends
Position Overview
South Austin Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for its Outpatient Surgery Unit. This role supports both Pre-Op and Phase 2 Post-Op recovery areas, caring for patients undergoing a wide variety of surgical and procedural cases.
Unit Information
- 16-bed Outpatient Surgery Unit
- Team-focused environment with experienced nursing staff
- Patient Ratios:
- Pre-Op: 2 patients per RN
- Phase 2 Recovery: Up to 3 patients per RN
- EMR: Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of RN experience
- Previous Pre-Op and Phase 2 Post-Op/PACU experience
- Strong IV insertion skills
- Active RN License
- BLS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Meditech experience
- Ambulatory surgery or outpatient surgery experience
Common Patient Procedures
- Cardiac procedures
- Port placements
- Endoscopy cases
- General surgical procedures
- Same-day surgery recoveries and discharges
Dress Code
- Navy scrubs
- Hospital OR scrubs may also be provided
Benefits provided: Medical
Referral Bonus
About Binding Minds
Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.