Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,852 per week in San Francisco, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: San Francisco, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,852 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 12/8/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Duration: 16 weeks Shift: Day Hours per Shift: 10 hours Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Phase I PACU and inpatient care License: Current Registered Nurse License in California Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Must-Have: - Experience in arterial line management - Dysrhythmia recognition and management - Blood product administration - Central line care and management - Management of IV vasopressors - Experience with narcotics and opioid analgesics - Knowledge of reversal agents - Care for ventilated patients - Conscious sedation experience - Post-epidural management - Familiarity with general and monitored anesthesia care - Experience with nerve blocks and spinal anesthesia - Knowledge of malignant hyperthermia protocol - Pain assessment and management skills - Experience in post-cath lab procedures - Familiarity with total joint replacement and bariatrics Description: This role involves providing nursing care in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit. The nurse will monitor patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical procedures. Responsibilities include assessment, intervention, and management of post-operative patients. The candidate must be able to float between preoperative and PACU settings as needed. There is a requirement for flexibility in scheduling, including possible on-call shifts. The nurse will work with a range of patient diagnoses, including urology, robotics, and orthopedics. Interdisciplinary support will be available through various teams. The daily patient census averages around 15. Candidates should be prepared for potential reassignment to different units within the facility during their assignment. Prior travel nursing experience within the last 12 months is preferred. All candidates must provide proof of COVID vaccination and booster prior to starting.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam