
PACU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Tracy, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.06
- Weekly
- $2,090
- Yearly (full-time)
- $108,680
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/12/2026
This job pays about $58.06/hour — 14% 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, 19 of them in Tracy.
- 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
PACU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Tracy, California | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN
Travel PACU Registered Nurse opportunity in Tracy, CA, for an experienced Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN ready to provide high-quality, patient-centered recovery care in a busy acute care setting. Enjoy a 13-week travel nursing assignment with access to the Bay Delta, Yosemite, Tahoe, and San Francisco.
Job Details
- Position: PACU Registered Nurse (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Tracy, California 95376
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- End Date: 1/11/2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, 5 x 8-hour shifts (9:30 AM - 6:00 PM)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
- Charting System: EPIC
- Orientation: 16 hours
Requirements
- Active California RN license
- Minimum 3 years of registered nurse experience
- Recent ambulatory surgery or Phase II recovery experience within the past 2 years
- BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
- EPIC experience preferred for electronic health record documentation
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and time-management skills
- Ability to provide accurate compliance documentation prior to start
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and individualized nursing care to post-anesthesia patients
- Assess, monitor, and coordinate care for patients recovering from surgical procedures
- Support patient and family education throughout the perioperative and recovery process
- Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
- Document care accurately in EPIC and maintain clear communication across transitions of care
- Respond quickly to changing patient needs in a fast-paced PACU environment
Location Highlights
- Tracy offers a welcoming, community-focused setting for your 13-week assignment
- Enjoy access to the Bay Delta, Yosemite, Tahoe, and San Francisco for memorable regional getaways
- Experience the convenience of a Central Valley location with opportunities to explore Northern California destinations
Apply now for this PACU RN travel nurse job in Tracy, California, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.
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.
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