PACU

Pre-Op / PACU Registered Nurse — Travel Contract

Rancho Mirage, CA | 13-Week Assignment | Days

This is a combined Pre-Op and PACU unit where all nurses are cross-trained to work in both settings. The unit runs 24/7, supports a high-volume surgical program spanning multiple specialties, and is tech-supported seven days a week. Travel RNs are first to float between Pre-Op and PACU based on scheduling needs.

Shift & Scheduling

• Three 12-hour day shifts per week; Pre-Op starts at 0500, PACU starts range from 0800–1000 on weekdays
• Weekend shifts: 0600 or 0800 start times (4 RNs per weekend day)
• Call required: 2–3 shifts per month; weekday call runs 2200–0500, weekend call is 12-hour (0600 or 1800 starts); 30-minute callback required
• Travelers must work every other holiday; no RTO in the first two weeks

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

• Adult and geriatric-predominant population (majority retirement-aged); limited pediatrics
• Surgical specialties covered: Bariatrics, Cardiothoracic, General, GYN/GYN-Onc, Neuro, Spine, Ortho, Plastics, Podiatry, Urology, Vascular, and Endovascular
• Active robotic surgical program and high-volume orthopedic total joint program
• May recover Cath, EP, Pulm, and imaging patients during off-hours or when their recovery area is at capacity
• High-acuity post-op patients including those requiring arterial line management, chest tube management, and vasopressor titration

Required Certifications

ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, PALS

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in ER, ICU, or PACU
• Pre-Op AND PACU experience required; no first-time travelers
• Active California RN license required at time of submission
• Permanent address must be 50+ miles from the facility
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Details

• Scrubs: Royal Blue (provided)
• Orientation: 60 hours
• Up to 2 pre-approved time-off requests per contract accepted
• Float: Pre-Op/PACU within Surgical Services; rare float to outpatient ortho or same-day surgery center