Travel Nurse RN - Ambulatory Care - $2,200 to $2,400 per week in Santa Rosa, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Ambulatory Care
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,200 to $2,400 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Ambulatory Care RN in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!

Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Care (Pre-Op / PACU) - AUTO OFFER

Location: Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP 03/23/2026
Position Type: Travel Contract
Specialty: Ambulatory Care – Outpatient Pre-Op / PACU

Schedule

• Shift: Day Shift – 5x8 Hours

• Primary Hours: 08:30 AM – 05:00 PM

• Occasional Shift: 07:00 AM – 03:30 PM

• Schedule: Monday – Friday

• Weekend Requirement: None

• Holiday Requirement: None

• On-Call: None

Job Overview

We are seeking a Registered Nurse with Ambulatory Care / PACU experience to support an outpatient surgical unit. The RN will provide care for patients undergoing same-day procedures, including pre-operative preparation, Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery, and discharge planning.

This role focuses on safe perioperative care, patient monitoring, and post-procedure recovery for patients undergoing outpatient surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pre-operative patient assessments and education

• Prepare patients for surgery including medication administration and documentation review

• Monitor patients in Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery

• Assess and manage pain, sedation levels, and vital signs

• Administer and monitor procedural sedation and reversal agents

• Provide post-operative care and discharge instructions

• Conduct follow-up phone calls and medication reconciliation

• Document patient care using electronic medical records

Clinical Skills

• Pre-operative and post-operative patient care

• Phase I and Phase II PACU recovery

• Procedural sedation monitoring

• Pain management and patient monitoring

• Medication administration including opioid analgesics

• Interpretation of lab values and patient assessments

• Pre-operative patient education and discharge planning

Surgical Case Exposure

• Candidates may assist with patients undergoing procedures such as:

• Orthopedic surgeries

• ENT procedures (including tonsillectomy)

• General and laparoscopic surgeries

• Gynecologic procedures

• Ophthalmology procedures (including cataract extraction)

• Urology procedures (including TURP)

• Plastic and vascular surgeries

Patient & Unit Details

• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics

• Daily Census: Approximately 10 patients

• Unit Setup: 4 procedure rooms

• Cases: Same-day outpatient surgeries (patients discharge home)

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active RN License (California required)

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience

• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required

• Experience in ambulatory or outpatient surgical settings preferred

• Epic charting experience preferred

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