Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU in Saint Helena, California. Start date 08/24/2026 for an 8-week travel assignment in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay range: $1,970–$2,115. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 5 days per week. This assignment emphasizes coordinated perioperative recovery care and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, with Epic EMR experience required.

• Weekly pay: $1,970–$2,115 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 8 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5x8)
• Start date:
  
  08/24/2026
• Setting:
  Short-term acute care hospital PACU environment

• Deliver coordinated post-anesthesia nursing care for a patient or patient group according to established standards and the nursing process
• Supervise and direct activities of assigned nursing staff in the PACU and coordinate care with anesthesia, surgical, and surgical services teams
• Collect relevant data, assess and analyze to determine care needs; develop and implement a plan to achieve desired outcomes; continuously evaluate progress
• Provide education to patients and families, participate in discharge planning, and promote a safe, healing environment through effective care coordination
• Document care activities and patient responses in the electronic medical record; ensure accurate and timely communication with the care team
• Delegate appropriately and support ongoing learning for patients, families, and team members

• Active RN license in the state of practice (CA required)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in PACU or acute care settings
• Current BLS certification; ACLS and PALS (AHA or ARC) required
• Facility-specific BLS certification as applicable
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced perioperative environment and participate in discharge planning
• Vaccination requirements in line with facility policy (as applicable)

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• EPIC backfill and on-site credentialing assistance
• Guaranteed hours and travel-focused assignment support
• Fast credentialing and onboarding assistance
• Realistic, clinically focused environment with ongoing collaboration

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.

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.

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

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
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• Ongoing support throughout your contract

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.