PACU RN in Santa Maria, California
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Santa Maria, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,469/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.73
- Weekly
- $2,469
- Yearly (full-time)
- $128,388
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.73/hour — 8% 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, 40 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, 8 of them in Santa Maria.
- 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
Join us for an engaging 13-week travel assignment in Santa Maria, CA, where you'll work in a bustling PACU/Pre-op/Recovery/GI Lab setting. This role involves 10-hour shifts, providing dedicated care to patients recovering from various procedures, with the opportunity to gain experience in ICU recovery alongside other skilled professionals. The environment offers a chance to refine your recovery skills in a vibrant, supportive team without the usual long-term commitments — a perfect blend of professional growth and flexibility.
Weather:
Typically, the weather around this time is mild and sunny, with pleasant temperatures that make outdoor activities enjoyable and comfortable throughout the day.
Fun Things To Do:
- Explore the historic downtown with local shops and cafes
- Visit the Santa Maria Valley Discovery Museum for family fun
- Take a scenic drive along the Pacific Coast Highway
- Go wine tasting at nearby vineyards in Santa Maria Valley
- Hike at Los Padres National Forest and enjoy breathtaking views
Job Specifics:
Location: Santa Maria, California
Shift: 10-hour days
Duration: 13 weeks, 40 hours per week
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