Travel PACU Jobs in California

Travel PACU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. Openings are distributed across 8 cities in California, with no single market area accounting for more than a third of positions. Typical contracts run 14 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 11 day.

Pay Range

Based on 11 current PACU assignments in California.

Minimum
$1,532
per week
Median
$2,471
per week
Maximum
$2,826
per week

The $1,294 weekly spread between the lowest and highest-paying PACU assignments in California reflects differences in shift timing, facility acuity, and geographic location. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,428 per week for housing and meals, plus a taxable hourly base rate averaging $26/hr.

Cities with Openings

Santa Rosa (3)Torrance (2)Northridge (1)Rancho Mirage (1)Oakland (1)Saint Helena (1)Santa Maria (1)Arcata (1)

Licensing & Credential Requirements

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.

All PACU Jobs in California

SpecialtyLocationPayShift
PACUSanta Maria, CA$2,826/wk4 x 10 Days
PACUSanta Rosa, CA$2,755/wk4 x 10 Days
PACUSaint Helena, CA$2,553/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PACUSanta Rosa, CA$2,534/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PACUSanta Rosa, CA$2,523/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PACUNorthridge, CA$2,471/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PACURancho Mirage, CA$2,398/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PACUTorrance, CA$2,340/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
PACUTorrance, CA$2,338/wk7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
PACUArcata, CA$2,044/wk3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts )
PACUOakland, CA$1,532/wk7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

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