Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU | Surgical Recovery (8WEEKS)

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse (RN) – PACU | Surgical Recovery || AUTO-OFFER || Lodi, California

Assignment Details

Specialty: PACU / Surgical Recovery Nursing
Shift: Day Shift | 40 Hours/Week | 8-Hour Shifts (5x8s)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract Dates: August 17, 2026 – October 11, 2026
Charting System: EPIC
Experience Level: Acute Care / PACU Experience Preferred

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced RN – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) , The ideal Candidate will provide expert nursing care to patients recovering from surgical procedures. You will monitor patients through the critical recovery phase, manage complex care needs, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe transitions throughout the continuum of care.

This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver calm, compassionate care in a fast-paced surgical recovery environment.

Responsibilities

✔ Provide comprehensive nursing care for post-operative patients according to established standards and evidence-based practices
✔ Assess patient conditions, identify care priorities, and implement individualized care plans
✔ Monitor recovery progress following anesthesia and surgical procedures
✔ Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams
✔ Promote patient safety, comfort, and optimal recovery outcomes
✔ Educate patients and families regarding recovery expectations and care plans
✔ Participate in discharge planning and continuity of care initiatives
✔ Delegate appropriately and coordinate activities with nursing team members
✔ Utilize critical thinking, clinical expertise, and independent judgment in patient care decisions

Required QualificationsEducation & Experience

✅ Active CA Registered Nurse (RN) license
✅ PACU, perioperative, or acute care nursing experience preferred
✅ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Certifications

✅ Current AHA BLS certification required
✅ CPR certification required

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Barbra

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