A large, multi-campus health system in El Paso, Texas is recruiting experienced Pre-Op and PACU registered nurses for immediate W-2 contingent assignments through its in-house staffing pool. Positions are available at three distinct campuses — Memorial, Transmountain, and Sierra — on either local or travel contract terms, with 13-week engagements and AM or PM shift availability. Because these are direct W-2 placements rather than outside-agency contracts, clinicians benefit from preferred booking priority, greater contract security, and full access to system benefits from day one.
Perks and Benefits
- Pre-Op pay rate: $67/hr (local contract) | approximately $2,218 gross/week (travel contract, 40 hrs/week)
- PACU pay rate: $59/hr (local contract) | approximately $1,980 gross/week (travel contract, 36 hrs/week)
- Weekly pay cycle
- 401(k) with company match
- Guaranteed hours for travel contract assignments
- Preferred booking agreement for local contract assignments
- Referral bonus available to active TRA employees
- W-2 employment status — direct system employee, not placed through an outside agency
Practice Highlights
- Specialty focus: Pre-Operative care or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) — candidates may be placed in either specialty based on their background
- Three available campuses: THOP Memorial Campus, THOP Transmountain Campus, and THOP Sierra Campus — all located in El Paso, TX
- 13-week contract duration with ASAP start date
- 36 or 40 hours per week depending on unit and contract type
- AM and PM shifts available
- Local and travel contract options — both structured as W-2 engagements within the system's in-house contingent workforce pool
- Part of a large integrated health system operating 65 hospitals and approximately 510 outpatient and additional care sites nationally
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required; bachelor's or master's degree in nursing preferred
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required, with at least 1 year of current, recent experience specifically in Pre-Op or PACU
- Active RN licensure in Texas (or eligibility to obtain) required
- Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, nestled between the Franklin Mountains and the Rio Grande — a city of roughly 700,000 that offers a low cost of living, abundant sunshine, and a rich bicultural character shaped by its position on the U.S.-Mexico border. Outdoor enthusiasts have immediate access to Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban wilderness park in the United States, as well as nearby White Sands National Park and the Organ Mountains. El Paso's affordable housing market, strong school options, and vibrant food and arts scene make it a compelling destination for clinicians seeking a high quality of life without the cost burden of larger metros.