PACU RN in Northridge, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Northridge, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,133/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.25
- Weekly
- $2,133
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,916
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $59.25/hour — 12% 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, 36 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
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 3 of them in Northridge.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
This PACU RN assignment in Northridge offers a chance to work in a well-equipped unit with a focus on recovery for a variety of surgical cases, including ortho, robotics, and elective cardioversion. Expect to manage patients from post-op recovery to possibly transitioning into ICU care, all while working 12-hour day shifts. You'll need to be comfortable troubleshooting ventilators, interpreting EKG strips, and working with monitors like ICP and ABGs. The role provides a lively environment where quick assessments and collaborative care are essential, with a primary focus on recovery and discharge instructions. This is a unique opportunity to refine your post-op skills within a supportive team, handling both PACU and ICU recoveries as needed.
Weather:
The weather in Northridge tends to be mild and pleasant around this time of year, offering warm daytime temperatures with cooler evenings. Expect sunny days with clear skies and consistent outdoor conditions that make exploring or relaxing outside quite enjoyable.
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Job Specifics:
Location: Northridge, California
Shift: 12-hour days starting between 0730 and 1000, staggered shifts with notification of changes
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 36.0 hours
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