Travel RN - PACU

American Traveler; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 106,000; Full time

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Health coverage

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital in California. Requires 2 years recovery/ICU experience and current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. 12-hour day shifts with start times around 7:30–10:00, every other weekend.

Travel assignment includes a 13-week length, with on-site care and Cerner-Surginet EMR usage. The role demands pediatric recovery experience from birth (no neonates) and a CA RN license, with 24/7 support from in-house teams and documented

Qualifications

• Active California RN license
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications are required
• Minimum 2 years of recovery/ICU experience
• CPAN or CCRN certification preferred
• Experience reading telemetry strips, ABGs, ventilator troubleshooting, ICP monitors
• Care for pediatric patients from birth (no neonates)
• Cerner-Surginet EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required
• Two professional references (supervisor last 12 months; peer/supervisor last 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care in PACU for various surgical cases
• Assess and monitor patient status, implement care plans, and discharge when appropriate
• Collaborate with charge nurse, RT, pharmacy, and ICU intensivist for safe patient recovery

Skills

CA RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

ICU/recovery experience

Telemetry interpretation

Ventilator troubleshooting

Pediatrics recovery

Cerner-Surginet EMR

Driver's license

References requirement

Tools

Cerner-Surginet EMR

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Travel RN - PACU

Travel RN - PACU

Assignment Overview

Posted 23 hours ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 12, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

3

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring a PACU RN for a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital, requiring 2 years of recovery/ICU experience and current ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications.

Details

• PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) setting within a Level 2 trauma acute care hospital
• 15 cubicle-bed unit supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 recovery
• Patient ratio of 2:1
• Recovers total joint replacement, hysterectomy, total shoulder, lap choly, D&C, spinal fusion, laminectomy, AV fistula, brain tumor excision, and cardioversion cases (no open hearts)
• Peds recovery experience needed, from day of birth (no neonates)
• EMR/charting system used is Cerner-Surginet
• 12-hour day shifts with staggered start times (0730-1000), every other weekend
• Floating not required but must be able to function in Phase 2 and discharge patients home
• Call required approximately 2 weekdays plus Saturday night or Sunday (day/night) on a rotational basis
• Holiday coverage is call-only on a rotational basis with permanent staff
• Charge nurse present on each shift; PCA aides available to draw blood and perform EKGs
• 24/7 in-house RT, pharmacy, ICU intensivist, and anesthesia coverage available
• No IV team on this unit

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recovery/ICU experience required
• CPAN or CCRN certification preferred
• Experience reading and interpreting telemetry strips (GE Spacelabs), ABGs, and troubleshooting ventilators (Bayer) and ICP monitors
• Comfortable recovering pediatric patients from day of birth (no neonates)
• Cerner-Surginet EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license copy required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Recover post-surgical patients including orthopedic, robotic, and general surgery cases
• Provide care in PACU and occasionally assist recovering ICU patients on-site when called in
• Know how to print and provide appropriate after-care instructions to patients upon discharge using Surginet
• Unit orientation includes 3 shifts covering Surginet charting, patient care processes, managing two patients simultaneously, and critical patient recovery
• Navy scrubs required or facility-supplied scrubs
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must not have been directly employed by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,336/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$30,369

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$121,475

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$1,048/wk

Lodging

$81.71 x 7 days = $572

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,336/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,102 - $2,336. The $2,336 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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