Travel PACU RN - $2,194 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position in Ventura County, CA, requiring a minimum of 2 years of PACU experience and 1–3 years of ICU experience, with prior travel experience required.

Details

• Inpatient PACU setting, including Phase I and Phase II recovery
• Adult patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Day shifts scheduled as 4x10-hour shifts, with hours rotating between 9:30 AM–8:00 PM and 12:30 PM–11:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required
• 24 hours of weekend on-call duty required per month
• One weekday on-call shift per week (Monday–Friday, 11:00 PM–7:00 AM)
• Floating to a nearby affiliated hospital (approximately 15 minutes away) may be required; advance notice will be provided
• EMR: Cerner (required); also uses Pyxis and SBAR
• Wide surgical case variety including cardiac, neuro/spine, ortho, thoracic, vascular, plastics, bariatrics, transplant, and more

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required; EMSA authorization not accepted
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: TNCC (required before start for Periop RNs)
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient PACU experience (Stages 1 & 2) required
• 1–3 years of ICU experience required (hard stop)
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• One supervisory reference required (within the past 2 years)
• Candidates must provide all time-off requests at the time of initial consideration — post-submission RTO will not be approved

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• A CA harassment training course (1 hour) is required prior to or during orientation
• Orientation includes non-billable modules (approximately 4 hours); may be completed before start or during orientation
• A 1-hour orientation is provided for any float assignment to the affiliated hospital
• Pass/fail testing and an Advanced EKG exam are required; candidates should be prepared before starting
• Previous charge experience is preferred but not required
• Key clinical skills include cardiovascular care, airway and ventilator management, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia recognition, IV vasopressor administration, cardiac monitoring (arterial lines, CVP, Swan-Ganz), and malignant hyperthermia protocol

American Traveler Job ID #P-736876. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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.