Overview
Registered Nurse - PACU in Saint Helena, California. This travel assignment starts on 08/24/2026 and runs for 8 weeks. Expect a guaranteed 40 hours per week on a day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) across 3x12-hour days, in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $1,962 to $2,076 per week. This assignment involves perioperative recovery care and collaboration with the surgical and anesthesia teams in a fast-paced PACU environment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,962 to $2,076 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 8 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 3x12-hour days
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Work setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital, PACU

Responsibilities
- Deliver coordinated nursing care for a patient or assigned group in the PACU following established standards of care and the nursing process.
- Collect relevant data, analyze assessments, develop care plans, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes; coordinate with the interprofessional team to promote safe recovery.
- Monitor vital signs, airway status, oxygenation, pain control, and hemodynamics; promptly recognize and respond to changes in patient condition.
- Provide direct patient and family education, participate in discharge planning, and ensure safe handoffs to the next care setting.
- Delegate appropriately, supervise and direct activities of nursing staff at various levels, and coordinate care with anesthesia, surgery, case management, and other disciplines.
- Document clinical information accurately in the electronic medical record and contribute to quality and safety initiatives within the unit.
- Maintain infection control practices, patient safety, and a healing environment while supporting learning opportunities for patients, families, and team members.

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in California
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from an approved vendor
- ACLS (AHA-ACLS or ARC-ALS) certification
- PALS (AHA-PALS or ARC-PALS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
- BSN preferred
- Epic electronic medical record experience is required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced PACU setting and meet the day shift schedule (7:00 AM–7:00 PM)

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed 40-hour weeks on a full-time travel assignment
- 8-week contract with reliable schedule continuity
- Epic backfill support and coordination during onboarding
- Travel assignment with dedicated recruiter and assignment support

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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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