Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Healthforce

Chico, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Anesthesiology, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cell Biology, Certified Post Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN), Clinical Assessment, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Critical Care, Electronic Medical Records, Epic Systems, Healthcare, Hospital, Intensive Care, Long-Term Care, Medications, Nursing, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Postanesthesia, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Registered Nurse (RN), Standards of Care, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Time Management, Travel Planning

LOCATION

Chico, CA

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Today

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU, Chico, CA. This travel assignment starts 08/03/2026 for an estimated 13 weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shifts are 4x10-hour rotating, and the role includes weekend coverage. The position covers Pre-Op and Post-Op care for surgery patients and occasional Pre-Op care for GI patients in a Level II Trauma center setting. EPIC EMR experience and BLS certification are required. Current California RN licensure is required. Scrubs are provided.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,787 – $2,867 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract weeks: 13
- Shift: 4x10-hour rotating
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Setting: Hospital travel assignment with weekend coverage

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in the PACU for post-anesthesia recovery, including continuous monitoring of vital signs, airway management, pain control, and hemodynamic stability; respond promptly to changes in patient status and implement appropriate interventions.
- Perform pre-operative assessments for surgical patients and occasional pre-op assessment for GI procedures; coordinate with anesthesia and surgical teams to optimize patient readiness.
- Document patient care in EPIC EMR, including assessments, medications, analgesia orders, and postoperative progress; ensure accurate, timely charting and compliance with policies.
- Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, nurses, and ancillary staff to coordinate patient handoffs and transitions to appropriate units; support a smooth perioperative workflow.
- Float to Med/Surg and Critical Care as needed; complete assignments safely and maintain high standards of patient care during staffing fluctuations.
- Adhere to BLS guidelines and trauma center protocols; monitor for potential complications in the PACU and escalate to the anesthesia team or surgeon as required.

Requirements
- Current California Board of Registered Nursing license (RN)
- BLS certification
- EPIC EMR experience (current CPREPIC EMR experience)
- Prior travel assignment experience is desired
- Desirable: Certified Peri-Anesthesia Nurse (CPAN) and/or Certified Ambulatory Peri-Anesthesia (CAPA)
- Ability to float to Med/Surg and Critical Care as needed
- Ability to work the assigned weekend coverage and the 4x10-hour rotating schedule

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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