Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse – PACU in Bakersfield, CA. Travel assignment starting 08/03/2026 for 8 weeks. 4x10-hour daytime shifts (40 hours per week). Weekly pay range: $2,484 per week to $2,595 per week. Guaranteed for 8 weeks. This role involves post-anesthesia care in an acute care setting, providing coordinated nursing care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,484 per week to $2,595 per week
- Contract length: 8 weeks
- Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Guaranteed hours: for 8 weeks (contract)
- Work setting: post-anesthesia care unit in an acute care environment

Responsibilities
- Delivers coordinated nursing care for a patient or an assigned group of patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Supervises and directs the activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff.
- Coordinates care with other disciplines while utilizing critical thinking, professional and supervisory discretion, and independent judgment.
- Maintains accurate documentation of care and patient responses, ensuring patient safety and timely delivery of services.

Requirements
- Active registered nurse license (California)
- PACU or postoperative nursing experience preferred
- Ability to perform 10-hour daytime shifts and work in an acute care, PACU setting
- Willingness to participate in a 8-week travel assignment in Bakersfield, CA

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and verified hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.