Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview Registered Nurse – PACU | Templeton, California, United States Start date: 08/17/2026 | Duration: 8 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,925–$2,079 per week | Guaranteed hours: 32 per week | Shift: 3x12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM), with rotating options as needed This travel assignment is in a short-term acute care setting. Employment type: Travel - Temporary Assignment.

Key Highlights • Weekly pay

• $1,925–$2,079
• Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: 3x12-hour nights
• Start date: 08/17/2026
• Work setting: PACU in a short-term acute care facility
• Epic EMR experience required
• PACU: at least 2 years of recent PACU experience

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct postoperative nursing care in PACU, including continuous monitoring of vitals, airway status, circulation, and neurologic status.
• Assess and manage pain, nausea, ventilation, hemodynamics, and readiness for transfer to the next care area; collaborate with anesthesia and surgical teams.
• Document patient status and interventions in Epic EMR; ensure accurate handoffs and communication with receiving units.
• Adhere to PACU protocols, infection control standards, and patient safety practices; manage equipment and supply needs efficiently.
• Participate in care coordination and patient education as appropriate; respond promptly to postoperative changes or emergencies.
• May participate in one weeknight call shift if needed and possible 2–3 weekend day shifts (typically scheduled once every 6 weeks).

Requirements

• Active registered nursing license in the state of assignment (California)
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Ability to work a 12-hour night shift and rotate per unit needs; strong critical care and post-anesthesia recovery skills

Benefits

• and Support
• Guaranteed hours: 32 per week
• Competitive weekly pay range: $1,925–$2,079
• Travel assignment with 8-week duration
• Epic EMR proficiency and backfill support for assignment continuity
• Dedicated assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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• Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
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Our goal is simple

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• We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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