Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU/Pre-Post Op - in La Jolla, CA
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Nursing
Travel Nurse, ICU Nurse, RN Nurse
Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: La Jolla, CA
Agency: AMN Healthcare
Pay: $2,416 to $2,540 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026
Travel Nurse Source is working with AMN Healthcare to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in La Jolla, California, 92037!
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU - Travel - (PACU RN)
Start Date:
11/2/2026 Available
Shifts:
12 D Pay Rate: $2416.00 - $2540.00
The PACU RN position in La Jolla, CA lets you care for patients recovering from surgery in a high-functioning perioperative unit at the facility. You will assess, plan, and implement care for post-anesthesia patients, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe transitions and positive outcomes. Required qualifications include a current California RN license, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least 1 year of recent RN experience.
You must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from the American Heart Association.
Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems is necessary. Recommended skills include strong interpersonal communication, adaptability in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to demonstrate positive behaviors. Experience in pre-op, PACU, intensive care, or emergency department settings is preferred. AMN Healthcare offers excellent compensation, discounts and perks, dedicated recruiters and clinical support, the AMN Passport app with 24/7 assistance, and operates with higher ethical standards as a publicly traded company.
Apply now to join this Travel PACU RN assignment in La Jolla, CA.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience:
2 years
RN-CA
Certifications:
ACLS-AHA(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed); CERT-NIH Stroke Scale(Copy needed)
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
Facility Location
This famous, celebrity-studded upscale neighborhood offers the best of San Diego—a cool, comfortable Mediterranean climate, surfing, swimming, and a multitude of watersports. Here you’ll also find world-class shopping and dining, European-style luxury resorts, and easy access to downtown San Diego’s sporting and cultural events.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer.
We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.
Registered Nurse, PACU
Experience:
2 years RN-CA
Certifications:
ACLS-AHA(Copy needed); BLS-AHA(Copy needed); CERT-NIH Stroke Scale(Copy needed) References: 1 Reference in entire work history
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
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