PACU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Santa Rosa, CA

PACU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Santa Rosa, California

Join a collaborative outpatient surgery team as a PACU Registered Nurse (RN) in Santa Rosa, CA. Provide preoperative care and Phase I and Phase II post-anesthesia recovery for a diverse patient population in a fast-paced setting serving approximately 10 patients per day. This California travel nursing job offers an inviting North Bay lifestyle, with access to scenic vineyards, beautiful parks, and a vibrant community near the broader Bay Area.

PACU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280–$2,400
• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Healthcare Setting: Outpatient surgery, pre-op, PACU Phase I, PACU Phase II, and infusion therapy
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week, primarily 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Scheduling: Start times may vary between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.; flexibility is required to meet department needs
• Weekend and Call Schedule: Monday–Friday schedule with no regular weekends or call
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

PACU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in California; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
• At least 1 year of recent PACU, post-anesthesia care, or perioperative nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Experience with electronic medical record documentation; Epic experience preferred
• Demonstrated competency in preoperative assessment, Phase I and Phase II recovery, and post-anesthesia monitoring
• Infusion therapy experience required
• Ability to provide safe nursing care to pediatric through geriatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and patient education skills
• Willingness to remain available through the end of the scheduled day, as shift relief may not be available in outpatient surgery

PACU RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care throughout preoperative preparation and post-anesthesia recovery
• Monitor patients during Phase I and Phase II recovery, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain status
• Care for patients recovering from general, orthopedic, urologic, ophthalmic, ENT, gynecologic, vascular, plastic, and other outpatient procedures
• Perform preoperative assessments, medication reconciliation, patient education, and discharge teaching
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation, narcotic and opioid analgesics, reversal agents, nerve blocks, and other prescribed therapies
• Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, blood glucose changes, pain, and other post-procedure concerns
• Initiate and maintain IV access, manage ports and central lines, and provide infusion therapy
• Complete circulation checks, obtain 12-lead ECGs when indicated, and monitor end-tidal CO2
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and follow emergency protocols, including malignant hyperthermia procedures
• Coordinate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team and ensure patients meet appropriate discharge criteria

Apply now for this PACU Registered Nurse travel contract in Santa Rosa, California, and join a collaborative outpatient surgery team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.