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American Traveler lists this Travel PACU RN - $2,706 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 Med Surg 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: 16 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: 16 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN for a hospital setting requiring Phase I PACU experience, cath lab recovery experience, and a CA RN license. Details Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting Day shift schedule, 4x10 hours with variable start times between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, Monday through Friday Call availability required Flexibility to orient and work at multiple hospital locations within the health system Floating required between preop and PACU, and potentially to other departments, units, or facilities within a 75 mile radius Requirements Active CA RN license required at time of submission BSN required Current certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Minimum 3 years of RN experience required Phase I PACU experience required Inpatient experience required Cath lab recovery experience 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 Experience with IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents Experience caring for ventilated patients Experience with various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, nerve blocks, and spinal Experience with conscious sedation and post-epidural management Experience with malignant hyperthermia protocol, pain assessment and management, PCA pump management, and RASS Surgical case experience across specialties such as bariatrics, ENT, general, gyn, neuro, ophthalmology, ortho, vascular, podiatry, robotics, and urology Experience with pacemaker insertion and post cath lab procedures Experience with total joint replacement and TURP procedures Two professional references from most recent employer required for consideration COVID vaccination and booster required, with proof or scheduled booster appointment documentation Additional Information Provide PACU nursing care in a teaching hospital environment Any prior employment history with University of California medical facilities or their acquired facilities must be disclosed, including dates worked, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility verification Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers RTO must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer, with no additional requests accepted mid-contract RTO is not permitted within the first two weeks of the assignment start date 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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