Overview
Registered Nurse - OR (PACU) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay between $2,132 and $2,243 per week. Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed. Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts. Setting: perioperative care in a recovery-focused unit within a healthcare facility.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,132-$2,243 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3x12-hour day shifts
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Travel - temporary assignment
- Perioperative PACU care in an OR-adjacent recovery area

Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to surgical patients in the immediate preoperative and postoperative period in the PACU recovery area.
- Receive patient handoffs from the anesthesia team, surgeon, and/or circulating RN and translate them into an individualized plan of care.
- Support perioperative goals: pain control, hemodynamic stability, bleeding management, nausea control, proper positioning, airway management, and Vital sign stabilization.
- Monitor and respond to changes in patient status; recognize and intervene in emergencies promptly.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses; maintain accurate and compliant care records.
- Collaborate with anesthesia, surgery, and nursing teammates to ensure safe, efficient recovery and smooth transitions to downstream care.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license to practice in California (or eligibility to obtain licensure in CA)
- PACU/OR nursing experience or strong perioperative assessment skills preferred
- Ability to work 3x12-hour day shifts and respond to emergencies in a fast-paced perioperative environment
- Strong clinical assessment, monitoring, and documentation capabilities
- Effective communication and teamwork skills with multidisciplinary perioperative teams

Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with competitive weekly pay
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support to assist with credentialing and onboarding
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance for a faster start
- Extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance

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

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