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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in San Leandro, California

Join a dedicated perioperative nursing team as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel nursing contract in San Leandro, California. Provide expert Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery care to adult and geriatric patients following surgical and procedural interventions. San Leandro offers a welcoming East Bay setting with convenient access to the broader San Francisco Bay Area, making this California travel nurse opportunity an appealing choice for professional growth and diverse local experiences.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Perioperative Nursing
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: San Leandro, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450–$2,580
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days, approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 2 patients per nurse
• Orientation: Approximately 20 hours
• Call: Night and weekend call may be available or requested

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current and valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 5 years of professional nursing experience
• Recent Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience is required
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
• BSN preferred
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Epic experience is preferred
• Strong assessment, airway management, sedation monitoring, and post-operative recovery skills
• Ability to float to Pre-Op and support other procedural areas as needed
• Ability to care for patients recovering from general, orthopedic, spine, ophthalmology, ENT, gynecologic, thoracic, vascular, and endovascular procedures

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care during Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor patients recovering from surgery, procedural sedation, and anesthesia.
• Recognize and respond to airway complications, dysrhythmias, hemodynamic changes, pain, nausea, and other post-operative concerns.
• Manage airway devices, including oral and nasal airways, LMA, and endotracheal tubes, within scope and department protocols.
• Administer and monitor medications, reversal agents, narcotic analgesics, antiemetics, vasopressors, and other emergency therapies as indicated.
• Manage IVs, central lines, arterial lines, drains, chest tubes, PCA pumps, and other post-operative equipment as appropriate.
• Complete discharge assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, and post-procedure instructions.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, procedural teams, and interdisciplinary support services to promote efficient patient recovery.
• Float to Pre-Op and other designated areas when needed while maintaining high standards of patient safety and service.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and handoff communication in the electronic health record.

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity in San Leandro, California, and join a high-performing perioperative care team in the East Bay.

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.