RN - PACU

Job Description

Job Description

13-Week Travel Contract
Assignment: March 30, 2026 – June 28, 2026
Day Shift | 4 x 10s | 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

A healthcare facility in Northern California is seeking an experienced PACU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Clearlake, CA. This role involves providing post-anesthesia care for surgical patients while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe recovery and optimal patient outcomes.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses with strong post-operative monitoring and recovery experience who thrive in a fast-paced surgical environment.

• Schedule: Monday – Thursday

• Shift: Day shift | 4 x 10-hour shifts

• Hours: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

• On-Call Requirement: Every third weekend

• Setting: PACU / Surgical Services

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia and surgical procedures

• Monitor patient vital signs, airway status, and overall recovery from anesthesia

• Identify complications and intervene appropriately using clinical judgment

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary care teams

• Administer medications and treatments as ordered

• Educate patients and families on post-procedure care and recovery expectations

• Document patient care accurately and in accordance with facility policies

• Assist with discharge planning to ensure continuity of care

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

• Minimum 3 years of PACU or acute care experience

• BLS certification required

• ACLS certification required

• PALS certification required

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Acute care hospital experience

Clearlake, California is located in Lake County in Northern California, offering beautiful lake views and outdoor recreation opportunities. The area is known for fishing, hiking, biking, and a relaxed lifestyle while still being within driving distance of San Francisco, Sacramento, and the Pacific Coast.