American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 8, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced PACU RN with cath lab recovery experience and a CA RN license for a day shift assignment at a teaching hospital. Details Work in the PACU unit of a hospital setting Provides Phase I PACU and Phase II Recovery care Handles pre-and-post care for cath lab and operative procedures Supports surgical cases including general, ophthalmology, ortho, ortho/spine, ortho/total joints, and podiatry Performs circulating and scrubbing duties Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Ability to float to other UCSF facilities within a 75 mile radius Epic charting system experience preferred Requirements Active CA RN license required BSN required Current certifications: AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS Minimum 3 years of PACU experience required Cath lab recovery experience required Phase I PACU and Phase II Recovery experience required Pre/post operative and circulating/scrubbing experience required Teaching hospital experience required and must be noted in employment history Ambulatory/outpatient experience preferred Prior travel assignment experience within the last 12 months required Respiratory and airway assessment skills required 2 professional references from most recent employer required for consideration Proof of COVID vaccination and booster required, or proof of scheduled booster appointment before start date Additional Information Provides pre- and post-operative patient care including discharge instructions Experience with conscious sedation, general, local, MAC, nerve block, and spinal anesthesia types preferred Previous charge experience preferred Candidates with prior employment at any University of California medical facility or acquired facility must disclose employment dates, units, and manager names for rehire eligibility review Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as travel candidates All RTO must be disclosed and approved by the manager at time of offer; no additional requests accepted mid-contract RTO cannot be scheduled within the first two weeks of the assignment Completes required learning modules during pre-start and annually via the UC Learning platform American Traveler Job ID P-783011. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Travel RN - PACU About American Traveler 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. 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. 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. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.