Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position in California requiring a CA RN license and 2 years of PACU or ICU experience.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
- Position is in a hospital PACU and ACU setting
- Responsibilities include pre-op assessment, IV and foley insertion, glucose checks, blood draws, and executing physicians’ orders
- Involves recovering and discharging post-surgical patients and pre-op patient preparation
- Variable daytime shifts, Monday through Friday, with options for 6:00–16:30 or 11:30–22:00 shifts
- No weekend or on-call requirements
- Travelers may float to other locations within the health system if census is low on home unit
- Epic EMR experience is preferred
- Responsible for thorough perioperative care including patient assessments and discharge planning
- Must have left previous employment at this system at least one year ago to return as a traveler
- Modules for orientation are completed via e-learning and vary by specialty
- Only one holiday off is approved during the contract
- All certifications must be current and in hand at the time of consideration
- Locals are accepted at a different rate
\n \n Requirements\n
- Active CA RN license required at the time of consideration
- Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from AHA required
- Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or ICU experience
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Must be able to provide two supervisor references from the past two years
- Must live more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify as a traveler
- Must be available for lab work within 3–5 days of signing
\n Benefits\n
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
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American Traveler Job ID #P-645509. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.