Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Clinic PACU
- Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

• Specialty:
  PACU
  - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring a CA RN license, BSN, and at least 3 years of PACU experience at a teaching hospital.

• PACU unit within a teaching hospital setting
• Day shift, 5x8 hours with variable starts (6:00 AM-2:30 PM)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Ability to work in preop, PACU, and extended care units
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be able to float to other UCSF facilities and departments within a 75+ mile radius as needed

• Active CA RN license required at time of consideration
• BSN required
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• CCRN or CPAN certification preferred
• 5 years of overall RN experience required, including 3 years of PACU experience
• 2 years of critical care experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
• Knowledge of airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management required
• Travel experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care preferred
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

• Provide perianesthesia nursing care including pre-op and post-op recovery for a variety of surgical cases such as ENT, GI, GYN, ophthalmology, robotics, and urology procedures
• Perform patient monitoring, medication administration, and discharge education as part of recovery care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring and arterial line management is utilized in this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travel candidates
• Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested time off must be disclosed at time of consideration and approved by the manager; no additional RTO requests accepted mid-contract and none allowed within the first two weeks of the assignment
• Travel pairs are allowed but typically will not be placed on the same unit

American Traveler Job  #P-746697. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - PACU

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.