Travel PACU RN - $2,336 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Northridge, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of recovery/ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) setting within a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital
• 15 cubicle-bed unit supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Recovers total joint replacement, hysterectomy, total shoulder, lap choly, D&C, spinal fusion, laminectomy, AV fistula, brain tumor excision, and cardioversion cases (no open hearts)
• Peds recovery experience needed, from day of birth (no neonates)
• EMR/charting system used is Cerner-Surginet
• 12-hour day shifts with staggered start times (0730-1000), every other weekend
• Floating not required but must be able to function in Phase 2 and discharge patients home
• Call required approximately 2 weekdays plus Saturday night or Sunday (day/night) on a rotational basis
• Holiday coverage is call-only on a rotational basis with permanent staff
• Charge nurse present on each shift; PCA aides available to draw blood and perform EKGs
• 24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, ICU intensivist, and anesthesia coverage available
• No IV team on this unit

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recovery/ICU experience required
• CPAN or CCRN certification preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips (GE Spacelabs), ABGs, and troubleshooting ventilators (Bayer) and ICP monitors
• Comfortable recovering pediatric patients from day of birth (no neonates)
• Cerner-Surginet EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Recover post-surgical patients including orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery cases
• Provide care in PACU and occasionally assist recovering ICU patients on-site when called in
• Know how to print and provide appropriate after-care instructions to patients upon discharge using Surginet
• Unit orientation includes 3 shifts covering Surginet charting, patient care processes, managing two patients simultaneously, and critical patient recovery
• Navy scrubs required or facility-supplied scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year

American Traveler Job ID #P-753829. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.