Travel PACU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN 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:
  10 hours, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center position requiring CA RN licensure and prior teaching hospital experience.

• Work in the PACU unit of a Level I Trauma Center teaching hospital
• Recover high-acuity patients including kidney transplant, craniotomy, transaortic valve replacement, spine surgery, and VATS cases
• Patient population includes inpatient, Phase I PACU, Phase II Recovery, and Pre-Post surgical patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Uses Epic EMR
• Day shift schedule with 10-hour shifts and varying start times (6:30, 9, 10, or 11 AM)
• Ability to float to other UCSF facilities as needed within a 75+ mile radius

• Active CA RN license required at time of submission
• BSN required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS (CCRN and NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient PACU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history
• High-acuity PACU experience required; ICU experience (SICU, CVICU, or Neuro ICU) a plus
• Epic charting experience required
• 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration

• Provide recovery care for complex surgical patients including cardiac, neuro, spine, vascular, transplant, and bariatric cases
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Candidates with any prior employment at University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must disclose employment dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
• All requested RTO must be disclosed at time of submission and approved by the manager; no RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment or requested mid-contract
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate as travelers
• Travel pairs are allowed but typically will not be placed on the same unit; married couples may not work together on the same unit

American Traveler Job  #P-755107. Pay package is based on 10 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.