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American Traveler lists this Travel PACU RN - $2,697 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: 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.5c143e31-5e -b d
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