Travel PACU Jobs
Travel PACU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 33 open travel PACU positions across 11 states and 21 cities. The highest-volume markets are California (11), Georgia (9), Iowa (3). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 29 day, 4 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PACU positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Georgia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PACU positions. Georgia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Georgia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Iowa
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PACU positions. Iowa is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Iowa without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Colorado
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PACU positions. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Ohio
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel PACU positions. Ohio is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Ohio without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 32 of 33 current travel PACU assignments nationwide.
Travel PACU pay ranges from $1,532 to $2,826 per week, with a median of $2,133. The $1,294 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,321 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| PACU | Santa Maria, CA | $2,826/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| PACU | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,755/wk | 4 x 10 Days |
| PACU | Saint Helena, CA | $2,553/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| PACU | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,534/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PACU | Santa Rosa, CA | $2,523/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| PACU | Northridge, CA | $2,471/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PACU | Rancho Mirage, CA | $2,398/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PACU | Cedar Rapids, IA | $2,367/wk | 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
| PACU | Glens Falls, NY | $2,349/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| PACU | Torrance, CA | $2,340/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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