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PACU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareTracy, CATravel
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.

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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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