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American Traveler lists this Travel PACU RN - $2,658 per week opportunity in hayes valley, California. 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: 11/17/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 17, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking a PACU RN with CA licensure and prior inpatient PACU and critical-care experience for a teaching hospital assignment. Details PACU unit within a hospital setting Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours, Monday through Friday with occasional flex to later starts Provides pre/post-operative and anesthesia recovery care for surgical patients including orthopedics, plastics, ophthalmology, podiatry, and general surgery cases Handles patients recovering from general, local, spinal, MAC, nerve block, and conscious sedation anesthesia Performs circulation checks and cares for patients post ORIF and total joint replacement procedures Epic charting system preferred May float to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75 mile radius as needed Requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of submission BSN required AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required CPAN or CCRN certification preferred Minimum 2 years of recent (within the past five years) critical-care nursing experience Minimum 1 year of inpatient PACU experience Teaching hospital experience required and must be reflected in employment history Knowledge of airway management, anesthesia recovery, and pain management required Prior travel experience within the last 12 months required Previous charge experience preferred 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration Additional Information Provides anesthesia recovery and pain management care in the PACU Must disclose all requested RTO at time of submission, subject to manager approval; no RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment Any prior employment with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers COVID vaccination and booster required, with proof or scheduled booster appointment needed prior to start American Traveler Job ID P- . Pay package is based on 10 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.5c143e31-5e -b d
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