Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit; PACU​/Pre-Post Op - in Santa Rosa, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Agency: Talent Burst, Inc.
Pay: $2,427 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 18 Weeks
Start Date: 11/2/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with Talent Burst, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!

3 - 12s 11a-11p or 9a - 9p.

For Pre/Post the start times vary dependent on the area they are assigned for the day. We will need someone flexible in their schedule. Additionally, nurses scheduled for PACU are expected to stay and finish the day. Outpatient surgery does not have shift relief unfortunately.

Job Description

Start date:

ASAP (They do work some variable shifts but mainly 8:30)
First Time Traveler:
Yes
Ratios:
Years of experience: 1 year experience
Weekend REQ:

CA state license:
Yes
Pending License accepted:
Yes
RTO Restrictions:
No more than 7 days

Hospital Highlights
Type of Facility:
Acute Care Facility
Scrub Color: scrubs or business casual

• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year(s)
• Patient Ratio
  
  Experience:
  
  -
• Charting System:
  Required, Epic

• marked with
  * are preferred
  ACLS, BLS, PALS
• marked with
  * are preferred

  Respiratory

  End-Tidal CO2 monitoring
  Airway assessment

  IV therapy/Phlebotomy

  Accessing/Managing Ports
  * Blood Product Administration
  Central line care/management
  * Phlebotomy
  PICC line care and management
  * Starting and maintaining IVs

  Work Settings

  Ambulatory/Outpatient
  Inpatient
  * Pain Management
  * Pedi PACU
  * Phase I PACU
  Phase II Recovery
  Pre-Post

  Plastics

  Breast augmentation*

  Ophthalmology

  Cataract extraction/implant*

  Gastrointestinal

  Cholecystectomy*

  Orthopedics

  Circulation Checks*

  Types of Anesthesia

  Conscious Sedation
  * General
  * Local
  * Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)
  * Nerve Blocks
  * Post-epidural management*

  Pre/Post Op Care of the Patient

  Discharge Instructions
  Follow up phone calls
  Medication reconciliation
  Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG
  Pre-op Assessment
  Pre-op Education
  Pre-Op Medications
  Pre/Post Operative procedures
  Review History and Physical

  Cardiac Monitoring

  Dysrhythmia recognition/management

  Surgery Cases

  Endo/Laparoscopic
  ENT
  General
  Gyn
  Ophthalmology
  Ortho
  Plastics
  Podiatry
  Urology
  Vascular

  Endocrine

  Hyperglycemia/Hypoglycemia Protocols
  Insulin protocols

  Professional Topics and Skills

  Interpretation and communication of lab values
  Isolation Precautions/PPE
  Malignant Hyperthermia Protocol
  Pain assessment & management
  RASS (Richmond Agitation Sedation Scale)

  Pediatrics

  Management of pediatric patients*

  Gynecology

  Mastectomy*

  Medications

  Narcotics/Opioid Analgesics
  Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring
  Reversal agents

  ENT

  Tonsillectomy*

  Genitourinary/Renal

  TURP*

Why Talent Burst?
At Talent Burst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

Talent Burst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.

About Talent Burst, Inc.

Talent Burst Health stands at the forefront of the healthcare and life sciences workforce marketplace. With a strong legacy of delivering exceptional value to some of the most respected organizations in the industry, we remain steadfast in our mission to fuel innovation and excellence through top-tier talent.

As we continue to grow, Talent Burst is rapidly emerging as the employer of choice for nursing professionals. We are proud to support the vital professionals who power these dynamic industries.

Our team excels in connecting clients with deep, specialized talent pools, solving complex workforce challenges, and elevating both our clients and ourselves as leading employers within the healthcare and life sciences communities.

The U.S. healthcare industry is the nation’s third-largest employer, accounting for over 14% of the adult workforce—and it continues to expand.

At Talent Burst, we are uniquely positioned to support this upward trajectory—empowering our clients and talent to thrive in an evolving landscape full of opportunity.

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