Travel Registered Nurse PACU Job

HealthForce Healthcare; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare LLC is seeking a Registered Nurse – PACU in Saint Helena, California for a 13-week travel assignment starting 11/09/2026. The position offers 5x8 day shifts (40 hours/week) with weekly pay ranging from $2,338 to $2,473 and guaranteed hours of 0.0. Work in a hospital PACU setting, collaborating with the perioperative team.

Required CA RN license and BLS, with PACU experience preferred. End date around February 2027. Assignment managed by HealthForce Healthcare LLC.

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in California (CA).
• Current BLS certification.
• PACU nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated postoperative nursing care per standards and nursing process.
• Monitor PACU patient status, vital signs, and respond to evolving conditions.
• Manage airway and meds, support recovery from anesthesia as directed.
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia, and other disciplines; communicate plans.
• Supervise nursing staff and ensure appropriate delegation and supervision.
• Document assessments and interventions; ensure continuity of care across shifts.

Skills

RN license CA

BLS certification

PACU experience

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – PACU, in Saint Helena, California, begins 11/09/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Earn $2,338 to $2,473 per week on a 5x8 day shift (40 hours per week) with guaranteed hours listed as 0.0. Work in a hospital setting, delivering coordinated postoperative nursing care and collaborating with the perioperative team. This assignment is managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,338–$2,473 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days (40 hours per week)
• Start date: 11/09/2026
• Setting: hospital-based PACU nursing
• Guaranteed hours: 0.0

Responsibilities

• Deliver coordinated nursing care for postoperative patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process
• Monitor patient status in the PACU, assess vital signs, and respond promptly to evolving conditions
• Manage airway and respiratory status, administer prescribed medications, and support recovery from anesthesia as directed
• Coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and other disciplines; communicate plans and progress clearly
• Supervise and direct activities of various levels of assigned nursing staff, ensuring appropriate delegation and supervision
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes accurately in the medical record; ensure continuity of care across shifts

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of California
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• PACU nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work on a 5x8 day shift in Saint Helena, CA, and support postoperative patients in a hospital setting

Benefits and Support

• Benefits and assignment support details are not listed in this posting

PAY DISCLAIMER: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.