PACU

PACU Nurse – Travel Assignment

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced PACU nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. You'll provide compassionate recovery care to patients across a broad range of surgical specialties in a dynamic outpatient and inpatient surgical environment.

Schedule & Flexibility

• Shifts: Day (11:00–19:00) or Mid (14:00–22:00), 5x8-hour weeks
• Pre/Post procedural assignments: Flexible start times between 06:00–08:30, staggered by area
• Call commitment: One call shift per week
• Weekend coverage: Required
• Scheduling note: PACU staff are expected to complete their shift; outpatient surgery does not have relief coverage. Schedule flexibility is essential.

Required Qualifications

• Current CA state license (compact license acceptable; pending license considered)
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• ACLS, BLS, PALS
• CPAN and/or CCRN preferred
• Strong experience with Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery

Clinical Skills & Experience

You should be proficient in:

• Care of ventilated patients and dysrhythmia recognition
• Arterial line management
• Regional block monitoring (pre- and post-procedural)
• Recovery management across surgical specialties: general, orthopedic, neurosurgery, vascular, cardiology, ENT, urology, plastics, and robotics
• Patient populations: geriatric, adult, pediatric, and adolescent

Float & Interdisciplinary Support

• Float assignments to nearby affiliated facilities required
• Collaborative team includes respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services
• Daily census: 25–30 patients across 9 recovery beds

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks, ASAP start
• License requirements: Valid state compact license at submission
• References: 2 references required (covering 1 year, within last 3 years)
• Holiday commitment: Must work 3 of 5 major holidays

First-time travelers welcome. Direct questions to your assigned recruiter.