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

Apply now for a PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Orange, California, providing cardiovascular and perioperative care to adult and geriatric patients. Join an on-site healthcare team and collaborate with cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery professionals in the heart of Orange County. This Southern California nursing opportunity offers convenient access to vibrant communities, dining, cultural attractions, and popular regional destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: PACU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Orange, California
• Healthcare Setting: On-site cardiovascular, perioperative, and post-anesthesia care
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,310
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Assignment End Date: April 26, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 25 weeks
• Nursing Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; regular schedule noted as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse experience, preferably in PACU, post-anesthesia care, perioperative nursing, cardiology, or cardiovascular care
• Active California Registered Nurse license in hand at the time of application
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certifications
• Recent Epic electronic medical record (EMR) experience documented in professional work history
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, triage, communication, care coordination, and clinical documentation skills
• Two professional supervisor references may be required during the application process

PACU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiovascular, perioperative, and post-anesthesia care environment
• Support preoperative preparation for patients undergoing cardiology and cardiothoracic surgical procedures
• Obtain and document vital signs, pain assessments, patient histories, allergies, and medication information
• Perform or assist with 12-lead EKG acquisition, oxygen administration, pulse oximetry, venipuncture, and medication administration as directed
• Recognize changes in patient condition, respond appropriately to urgent concerns, and escalate care when needed
• Provide patient education, telephone triage, follow-up communication, and care coordination
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary support services, including radiology, pharmacy, and interpretation services
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Epic while following infection prevention, medication safety, and universal precaution standards

Apply now to advance your travel nursing career with this PACU Registered Nurse contract in Orange, 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.