Travel Nurse RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / ...

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op Location: Santa Rosa, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,500 to $2,700 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Start Date: 3/30/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Santa Rosa, California, 93012!Registered Nurse - PACU Location: Santa Rosa, CA Start Date: 03-23-2026 End Date: 06-22-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); occasional 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM starts; No weekends, no holidays, no call Hours per Week: 40 Candidate Pay Rate: $57 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities Assess perioperative patients and provide thorough pre-op and post-op care Monitor patients in Phase I and Phase II recovery, applying best practices for safety Perform medication reconciliation and administer/monitor procedural sedation when required Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG and communicate relevant findings to the care team Provide clear discharge instructions and follow-up phone calls to support safe transitions home Document accurately and efficiently in Epic to ensure continuity of care Identify and manage pain using evidence-based assessment and management strategies Apply isolation precautions and respond to urgent protocols, including malignant hyperthermia Qualifications Active CA state nursing license required (pending license accepted) Minimum 1 year of nursing experience; PACU or perioperative experience is a plus ACLS and BLS required or preferred; PALS preferred for pediatric exposure Experience with Epic or other charting systems preferred Comfort working inpatient, ambulatory/outpatient, Phase I and Phase II PACU settings Willingness to float to Main PACU as needed and work within RTO restrictions Knowledge & Skills Strong patient assessment and pre-op evaluation skills Proficiency with medication reconciliation and narcotic/opioid analgesic management Familiarity with procedural sedation, monitored anesthesia care, and general anesthesia recovery Ability to obtain and interpret 12-lead EKG/ECG and lab values Experience with RASS and other sedation/agitation scales Understanding of insulin and hyper/hypoglycemia protocols Comfort caring for adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics in an outpatient surgery setting Effective communication, teamwork, and Epic documentation skills Benefits Supportive team environment that values your contributions and growth Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current Paid time off so you can recharge and stay at your best Travel reimbursement and orientation support for contract teammates Opportunity to build perioperative and PACU experience across a busy, diverse case mix Professional development and access to clinical resources and interdisciplinary support Flexible scheduling with predictable weekday daytime hours A workplace that welcomes first-time travelers and offers guidance to get you settled Travel Perks: Explore Santa Rosa, CA Explore Sonoma County wine country, stroll historic downtown Santa Rosa and Courthouse Square, and enjoy the Farmers Market and local dining scene. Get outside at nearby Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve for towering redwoods and scenic trails, or head to the Russian River and coastal towns like Bodega Bay for kayaking, beach walks, and fresh seafood. Weekend trips to the rugged Sonoma coast, informal wine tastings, and local museums provide plenty to do when you are off shift. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - PACU? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume call us at  today. Hashtags #RegisteredNurseJobs #PACUJobs #SantaRosaJobs #CaliforniaNursing #TravelNurse #UHCCareers #PerioperativeNursing #EpicNurse #RNJobs #HealthcareJobs About United Health Care Staffing, Inc."Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again? At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches. We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off). Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve. 29495876EXPPLAT

Created: 2026-03-11