Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks, with guaranteed 36 hours per week and a 4x10-hour night shift. The role is in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,285 to $2,402 per week.

• Weekly pay: $2,285-$2,402 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour nights
• Start date:
  
  08/31/2026
• Setting:
  Short-term acute care hospital (PACU)
• Travel assignment

• Provide nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period.
• Receive and integrate handoff reports from anesthesiologists, surgeons, and circulating RNs into the care plan.
• Ensure control of pain, bleeding, and nausea; secure proper patient positioning and airway management; monitor and stabilize vital signs.
• Respond immediately to emergencies and life-threatening events; monitor hemodynamic status and interpret ECG rhythms.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, manage indwelling catheters and drains, and operate relevant critical-care equipment safely.
• Adhere to the unit’s chain of command, document accurately, and uphold patient safety and quality of care standards.

• Active RN license in the state of practice
• Associate Degree in Nursing required;
  Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification required
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire
• Minimum 2 years of recent PACU or critical care experience
• Eligibility to work in the PACU setting and maintain required certifications

• Dedicated travel recruiter and assignment support
• 24/7 travel support during the assignment
• Guaranteed hours for the duration of the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance

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
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• 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
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• 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.

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.