Travel RN - PACU

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Days Length (weeks): 13

Openings: 1

Start date: 2026-11-30T00:00:00.000Z $2,644.30/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is hiring a PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring at least 1 year of PACU experience and a California RN license. DetailsWork in the PACU unit, covering Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, and Pre-Post care Supports ambulatory/outpatient and inpatient surgical patient populations Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, variable 7, 8, 9, or 11 hour shifts from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Epic EMR experience required Travelers may be required to float between sister facilities near the contracted site

Requirements: Active CA RN license (Compact license must be in hand at submission) Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required Minimum 1 year of PACU experience required ICU or ED experience preferred in addition to PACU experience Epic EMR experience required Skills in airway assessment, intubation assistance, ventilator care, and ABG interpretation Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and PICC line care Knowledge of cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia recognition, and arterial line management Familiarity with pre/post-operative patient care including EKG, consent, and medication reconciliation Experience with various surgical specialties including ortho, gyn, urology, and neuro/spine cases Two supervisory references covering 1 year of employment within the last 3 years in a comparable setting Full SSN and DOB required for compliance processing

Additional Information: Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care across a variety of surgical specialties including ortho, GI, GYN, urology, and plastics Administer and monitor medications such as antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, and reversal agents Perform patient assessments, discharge instructions, and follow-up calls as part of recovery care Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day) All RTO and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront, as post-offer changes may not be accommodated Local candidates accepted at a lower bill rate Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to qualify for travel rate Former permanent staff may return as travelers after a 3-month break, provided they live more than 50 miles from the facility Only one submission allowed at a time within the Providence Health System First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

Hours per week: 40 Hours per shift: 8