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PACU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Tracy, California

Experienced PACU RN or critical care nurse needed for a 6-week travel nursing contract in Tracy, California. Bring your airway-management expertise to an on-site Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) assignment and join an acute-care team focused on safe, compassionate patient recovery. Tracy offers a welcoming Central Valley setting with convenient access to the Bay Area, outdoor recreation, dining, and community amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Tracy, California
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 6 weeks, ending December 21, 2026
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Times: 10:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m. or 10:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320

PACU RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent clinical experience in PACU or critical care within an acute-care setting of comparable size and complexity
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in California
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications through AHA or ARC
• Minimum 2 years of experience with airway management
• Experience with central lines and post-procedure care in a critical care or PACU environment
• Recent experience using Epic electronic medical records
• Strong knowledge of the nursing process and the ability to address patients’ physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs

PACU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and procedures
• Perform focused assessments and monitor patients for changes in airway, breathing, circulation, level of consciousness, and pain
• Apply advanced airway-management skills and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage and monitor central lines, IV therapy, and other post-procedure interventions within scope of practice
• Administer medications and treatments, evaluate patient responses, and document care accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to support timely recovery and disposition
• Educate patients and families regarding recovery instructions, pain management, medications, and follow-up care
• Maintain a safe, organized, and compassionate environment while supporting quality patient outcomes

Apply now for this PACU RN travel nursing opportunity in Tracy, 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.