About this opportunity
American Traveler lists this RN TRAVEL - AMBULATORY CARE - Daytime Shifts opportunity in hayes county, ne, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
~ Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
~ Discipline: RN
~ Start Date: 12/08/2026
~ Duration: 13 weeks
~40 hours per week
~ Shift: 8 hours, days
~ Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring Phase I PACU and teaching hospital experience, plus prior travel assignment history.
Details
PACU unit within a hospital setting
Day shift, 5x8 hour schedule with variable start times between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Monday through Friday with call availability
Flexibility required to orient and work across all facility locations
Floating to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75+ mile radius may be required if qualified
Requirements
Active CA RN license required at time of submission
BSN required
AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
Minimum 3 years of experience required
Phase I PACU experience required
Inpatient experience required
Cath lab recovery experience required
Ability to float from pre-op to PACU required
Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history
Prior travel assignment experience within the last 12 months required
Experience with cardiac monitoring, arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central line care/management
Experience administering IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents
Experience caring for ventilated patients
Experience with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, spinal, conscious sedation, and post-epidural management
Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment and management, PCA pump management, and RASS
COVID-19 vaccination and booster required, with proof needed prior to start
Additional Information
Provide post-anesthesia care to patients recovering from a variety of surgical procedures including bariatrics, ENT, general, GYN, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, vascular, podiatry, robotics, and urology cases
Support cardiovascular patients including pacemaker insertion and post cath lab procedures
Care for patients with neurological needs including external ventricular drain (EVD) and ICP monitoring
Care for genitourinary/renal and orthopedic patients including TURP and total joint replacement procedures
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates
Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed with dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review
Two professional references from the most recent employer required for consideration
All requested time off must be disclosed and approved by the manager prior to starting, and no RTO is permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
Annual and pre-start training modules required through the UC Learning platform
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Who can apply
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