Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,700 to $2,900 per week in Bakersfield, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,700 to $2,900 per week
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/17/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Registered Nurse - PACU

Location:  Bakersfield, California

Start Date:  08-17-2026

End Date:  11-16-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  4x10-hour shifts, Days, Every other weekend, first to float

Hours per Week: 40

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert post-anesthesia care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from surgery
• Manage ICU overflow patients including those on pressors, sedation, and ventilators
• Collaborate with a dedicated team in a fast-paced PACU setting
• Monitor vital signs, assess pain levels, and ensure safe recovery from anesthesia
• Document patient progress using Cerner EMR system

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in Cerner EMR
• Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable managing pressors, sedation, and ventilated patients
• Ability to handle a variety of cases: general, ortho, neuro, vascular, burn, GYN, ICU

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

• 2+ years of combined PACU and ICU experience
• Must have experience with pediatric patients in a PACU or ICU setting
• Active California RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (AHA) required

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay package with tax-free stipends
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Housing stipend to help with living expenses
• Travel reimbursement to get you there and back
• Referral bonus program for bringing friends along

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