PACU RN in Walnut Creek, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Walnut Creek, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,284/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.10
- Weekly
- $2,284
- Yearly (full-time)
- $118,768
- Contract length
- 14 weeks
This job pays about $57.10/hour — 15% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,187 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 11 of them in Walnut Creek.
- Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $229/hour, median $65.20/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($72.45/hour across 410 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a pre-operative services team as a travel Registered Nurse supporting patients ranging from infants to older adults before surgery and procedures. You will care for both inpatients and outpatients across orthopedic, general, gynecologic, spine, urologic, vascular, endoscopy, cardiac catheterization, and imaging services. The role includes strong IV skills, obtaining labs during IV starts, performing EKGs, providing nebulizer treatments, and helping optimize patients for surgery. This fast-paced assignment features autonomous practice, variable early start times, weekday scheduling, rotating weekend work and call, and an opportunity to assist with peripheral nerve blocks. Epic experience and recent pre-op experience are required, with pediatric experience preferred.
Weather:
Walnut Creek generally offers mild, comfortable conditions around this time of year, with cool mornings, pleasant afternoons, and occasional rainfall. The area is well suited for outdoor walks, scenic drives, and exploring nearby communities.
Fun Things To Do:
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Downtown outing: Browse shops, restaurants, and galleries in downtown Walnut Creek.
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Outdoor adventure: Hike the trails and enjoy panoramic views at Mount Diablo State Park.
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Day trip: Explore San Francisco’s waterfront, neighborhoods, museums, and landmarks.
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Day trip: Visit Napa Valley for scenic vineyards, local dining, and relaxed countryside drives.
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Day trip: Discover coastal scenery, trails, and wildlife around Point Reyes National Seashore.
Job Specifics:
Location: Walnut Creek, California
Shift: 10-hour days, variable start times, typically Monday through Friday with rotating weekend work and call
Duration: 14 weeks, 40 hours per week
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