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

PACU RN travel job in Oakland, CA supporting adult cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology patients during pre- and post-procedure recovery. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers consistent 12-hour day shifts, a collaborative procedural care environment, and an average 3:1 patient ratio. Oakland’s vibrant East Bay setting provides access to diverse dining, arts, outdoor recreation, and convenient connections throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Location: Oakland, California
• Healthcare Setting: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) and interventional procedural recovery
• Patient Population: Adult patients
• Nursing Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Approximately 3 shifts per week, totaling 36 hours
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 1, 2027
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Additional Availability: Standby approximately 4 days per month; holidays may be required when they fall on the scheduled rotation
• Unit Capacity: Approximately 15 daily patients, 9 rooms, and 9 beds

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent pre- and post-interventional procedural care experience
• Background in ICU or emergency nursing with demonstrated crisis-management expertise caring for cardiac patients
• Current California Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
• Experience caring for patients following cardiac catheterization, cardiac angiography, vascular procedures, or interventional radiology procedures
• Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience
• Ability to manage a typical patient assignment of approximately 3 patients
• Strong patient assessment, telemetry, airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and emergency-response skills

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative recovery care for adult cardiac, vascular, and interventional radiology patients
• Monitor patients for changes in airway status, hemodynamics, cardiac rhythm, neurological condition, and procedural complications
• Assist with bedside procedures in the intensive surgical step-down setting as needed
• Perform post-cardiac catheterization and post-angiogram assessments, including sheath removal and TR Band management
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, peripheral IVs, and oxygen-delivery equipment
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, blood products, and prescribed cardiac or vasoactive infusions according to protocol
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Support patients with ventilatory needs, including non-invasive airway management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and ventilator care
• Collaborate with respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, interpretation services, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic
• Participate in emergency response and code-team activation when clinically indicated

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Oakland, California, and join a collaborative procedural care team in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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.