Job Description
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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Sacramento, California.
Job Description & Requirements\n
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- Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/15/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
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Assignment Overview\n
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- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 15, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
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Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a PACU position requiring acute recovery experience and call coverage in a fast-paced acute care setting.
Details\n
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- Work in the Main PACU unit of an acute care hospital, with 8 PACU beds and 7 pre-op beds
- Patient population includes total hip/knee replacements, general surgery, daVinci robotic, neuro, and urology cases
- PACU may care for ICU-level patients until ICU beds become available
- Patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2
- Uses Cerner EMR
- Varied 12-hour day shifts Monday through Friday, with start times ranging from 0500 to 0930
- Required call coverage with a 30-minute response time, averaging 5 weekend and 8 weeknight call shifts per quarter
- Weeknight call hours are 2200-0500 or 2200-0700; weekend call hours are 0700-1900 or 1900-0700
- No in-house weekend staffing; weekends covered by call only
- Holiday rotation required alongside core staff
- Possible floating between Main and OPSC units as needed
- Charge nurse support available on unit
- IV team available if needed
- 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support, plus in-house hospitalist/intensivist coverage
- 1-2 days of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
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Requirements\n
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- Active CA RN license (Standard or Compact) required; pending licenses not accepted
- Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, and PALS (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- Acute post-anesthesia recovery experience required
- Must be able to read and interpret EKG strips
- Two professional references required: one supervisor reference within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor reference within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
- Copy of driver's license required, with legal name matching government-issued ID exactly
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Additional Information\n
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- Provide post-anesthesia recovery care across a varied surgical patient population
- Not a designated trauma hospital
- Scrubs provided by facility
- Must complete a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to start, with up to 2 attempts to achieve an 80% score; failing both attempts results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Sacramento and Arizona facilities
- Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation; failing both attempts results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Sacramento and Arizona facilities
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity Health, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
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American Traveler Job ID #P-747815. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU
About American Traveler\n \n
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.
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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.
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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.
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
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