Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) ​/ Pre-Post Op - $2,850 to $2,950 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Bakersfield, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,850 to $2,950 per week Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

• Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: August 17, 2026
• Shift: Days
• Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Open Positions: 1

Seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse for a 13-week acute care assignment. The RN will provide post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, neurological, vascular, burn, gynecological, and ICU-related cases. Responsibilities include patient assessment, recovery monitoring, pain management, airway management, medication administration, and collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams to ensure safe, high-quality patient care.

Candidates must be comfortable managing critically ill patients, including ventilated patients, sedation, and vasoactive drips during ICU overflow recovery in the PACU. The position requires flexibility to float as needed.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active RN license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU experience.
• ICU experience is required.
• Pediatric PACU experience is required.
• First-time travelers will not be considered.
• Experience recovering adult and pediatric surgical patients.
• Comfortable caring for ventilated patients, sedation, and patients receiving vasopressors.
• Experience with Cerner EMR/charting system preferred.
• Ability to work day shifts, every other weekend (EOW), and float as needed.

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