Travel PACU RN - $2,502 per week

TotalMed

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

7 days ago

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TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California. The role involves caring for post-anesthesia patients, with a 13-week duration and a 40-hour work week.

The PACU RN will handle a broad range of patients, develop care plans, monitor for condition changes, and determine when patients are ready to move to a room. ACLS/BLS/PALS certifications and at least 2 years of RN experience are required.

Qualifications

ACLS, BLS, PALS certifications required
Minimum 2 years RN experience in PACU or related area
Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from anesthesia.
Monitor patients for changes and report to physician.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.

Education

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

RN licensure (California or eligible)

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/22/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Read below for more requirements.

As a PACU RN, you'll provide observation and care for post-op patients as they recover from surgical anesthesia. PACU Travel Nurses offer a crucial care step between surgery and recovery, and ensure that patients are monitored for any adverse reactions.

As a PACU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Handle a broad range of patients from pediatrics to adults.
Develop individualized care plans based on each patient's condition.
Monitor critical patients for condition changes and report to the physician.
Be responsible for determining when patients are recovered and ready to move to a room.

PACU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Post Anesthesia Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1484414. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Post-Anesthesia Care Unit - PACU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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