PACU | Registered Nurse

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment – Santa Rosa, California

Bring your PACU nursing expertise to a dynamic outpatient surgical setting in Santa Rosa, California. This California travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable Registered Nurse who enjoys caring for patients across pre-operative, Phase I, and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery areas. Support a variety of outpatient procedures while working with adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in a collaborative acute-care environment.

PACU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: 18 weeks, through March 8, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts with variable start times, including approximately 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. or 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; schedules may vary based on department needs
• Work Setting: Outpatient pre-op, PACU Phase I and Phase II recovery, and infusion therapy
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Unit Profile: Approximately 10 patients per day and four procedure rooms
• Schedule Expectations: Monday through Friday operations with no regular call; holiday availability may be required during the assignment
• Time-Off Requests: Specific requests should be submitted before the assignment begins; requests of up to seven days are preferred
• Location Highlights: Santa Rosa offers a welcoming community in California’s renowned wine country, with access to redwood forests, scenic outdoor recreation, local dining, and a comfortable North Bay lifestyle.

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license with eligibility to practice in California
• At least 1 year of recent PACU or closely related perioperative nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Recent experience with Epic electronic health records
• Infusion therapy experience required
• Demonstrated competency in pre-operative assessment, Phase I and Phase II recovery, airway assessment, procedural sedation monitoring, pain management, and discharge education
• Experience caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients is strongly preferred
• Ability to work flexibly across pre-op, PACU, and infusion therapy areas and complete scheduled shifts
• Two professional references covering at least one year of relevant experience within the past three years
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Complete pre-operative assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, and preparation for outpatient procedures.
• Provide Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia care, including continuous assessment of airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, pain, and recovery readiness.
• Monitor patients receiving procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, nerve blocks, and reversal agents.
• Recognize and respond to dysrhythmias, changes in patient condition, abnormal laboratory values, glycemic concerns, and other post-procedure complications.
• Manage IV therapy, central and PICC line care, blood product administration, infusion therapy, and related treatments within scope of practice.
• Care for patients undergoing general, orthopedic, urology, gynecology, ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, vascular, and other outpatient procedures.
• Apply appropriate precautions and follow protocols for malignant hyperthermia, isolation, pain management, and medication safety.
• Provide clear discharge instructions and follow-up communication to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, procedural teams, and interdisciplinary support staff to promote safe, efficient patient transitions.

Apply now to join a collaborative healthcare team as a PACU Registered Nurse in Santa Rosa, California.

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.