Travel PACU RN - $2,414 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring a CA RN license and community hospital experience.

Details

• Work in the PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit) of a hospital setting
• 13-week assignment
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), with shifts from 7:00 AM-7:30 PM or 10:30 AM-11:00 PM
• Friday shift start times vary between 0700-1030, while Saturday and Sunday shifts start at 0700
• No call responsibilities
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Care for pre and post-operative patients across a variety of surgical specialties including cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular, and bariatrics
• Utilizes Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
• CCRN, NIHSS, and TCAR certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of PACU experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in airway management, ventilated patient care, and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with cardiovascular procedures such as cardioversion and vascular surgery care preferred
• Two supervisor references obtained within the past year required for consideration
• Copies of all certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive pre and post-operative care including pre-op assessments, medication reconciliation, and patient education
• Support surgical cases spanning multiple specialties including neuro/spine, ortho, GI, GYN, and plastics
• Monitor patients under various anesthesia types including general, MAC, spinal, and nerve blocks
• Manage pain assessment, PCA pumps, and administer emergency medications as needed
• Charge experience preferred
• Must reside within a 50-mile radius to be eligible for the travel pay rate; candidates outside this radius may be considered at the local rate
• Returning employees must have a minimum 1-year separation before returning as a travel RN
• Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, with only 1 holiday request approved per contract
• Holiday coverage required for New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Must complete lab work within 3-5 days of contract signing
• First-time travelers may be considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-741313. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU

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