PACU | Registered Nurse

PACU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – San Francisco, CA | 16-Week Travel Nursing Contract

Apply for a PACU Travel Registered Nurse job in San Francisco, California, caring for adolescent and adult patients recovering from anesthesia and surgery.

Join a dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team as a Travel Registered Nurse in San Francisco, California. This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality care in a collaborative clinical environment while enjoying a vibrant city known for its diverse neighborhoods, beautiful parks, cultural attractions, and exceptional outdoor experiences.

PACU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
• Location: San Francisco, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,400–$2,520
• Start Date: November 17, 2026
• Contract End Date: March 9, 2027
• Assignment Duration: 16 weeks
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
• Patient Population: Adolescents and adults
• Daily Census: Approximately 12 patients
• Documentation: Epic experience preferred

PACU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of professional Registered Nurse experience
• Recent Phase I PACU experience required
• Phase II post-anesthesia recovery experience required
• Post-procedure and pre-operative nursing experience required
• Pre- and post-cardiac catheterization recovery experience required
• Experience with circulating and scrubbing preferred
• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient healthcare settings preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience within the past 12 months required
• Previous teaching hospital experience preferred
• Current California Registered Nurse license required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Current COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, subject to applicable medical or religious exemption policies
• Ability to float to other nearby affiliated facilities when clinical qualifications and staffing needs require

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Perform airway assessments, circulation checks, and ongoing post-anesthesia monitoring in the recovery room.
• Care for patients receiving monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, spinal anesthesia, and conscious sedation.
• Support recovery following orthopedic, spine, ophthalmology, podiatry, cardiac catheterization, and other operative procedures.
• Assess pain, nausea, vital signs, neurological status, and readiness for discharge or transfer.
• Provide clear discharge instructions and collaborate with patients, families, anesthesia providers, surgeons, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, including airway or hemodynamic concerns.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in unit teamwork, quality initiatives, and safe transitions of care.

Apply now for this California travel nursing opportunity and join the PACU healthcare team in San Francisco.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.