Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,689 per week in Berkeley, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Berkeley, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,689 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/14/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Berkeley, California, 94705!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current RN License Certifications: ACLS and BLS required Must-Have: - Experience in inpatient Phase I PACU - Skills in arterial line management, dysrhythmia recognition/management, blood product administration, and central line care/management - Knowledge of IV vasopressors, narcotics/opioid analgesics, and reversal agents - Familiarity with external ventricular drain (EVD), ICP monitoring, and care of ventilated patients - Proficiency in conscious sedation and post-epidural management Description: The position involves providing competent, compassionate, and cost-effective patient care. The registered nurse is accountable for overall management of nursing care from admission to discharge. Ensuring patient safety, comfort, personal hygiene, and protection is essential. The nurse will respond to medical and environmental emergencies when they arise. The role requires planning and coordinating care, ensuring patient assessment is thorough and timely. Administers treatments, medications, and performs nursing skills in a timely manner. Maintains knowledge of patient care status and communicates changes to the medical team. Coordinates care with patients, physicians, families, and other health team members. Develops and modifies patients' plans of care based on assessments and evaluations. Communicates effectively with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes. Demonstrates clinical judgment and critical thinking throughout all nursing processes. Engages in continuous evaluation and adjustment of care plans. Ensures adherence to unit, department, and hospital policies and procedures. Participates actively in patient education and discharge planning. This position may involve floating between PACU and Same Day Surgery areas. A calm, efficient manner is essential for initiating emergency interventions. Candidates must possess relevant certifications with valid expiration dates.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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