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Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,750 to $2,950 perTravelNurseSource • San Jose, California, US
Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,750 to $2,950 per

Travel Registered Nurse - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op - $2,750 to $2,950 per

TravelNurseSource • San Jose, California, US
7 days ago
Salary
$2,750.00 weekly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) / Pre-Post Op
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $2,750 to $2,950 per week
Shift Information: Days - 4 days x 10 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified PACU/Pre-Post Op RN in Bakersfield, California, 93301!

Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | Bakersfield, CA | 13 Weeks Contract

Join a dedicated Post-Anesthesia Care Unit where your clinical expertise, critical thinking, and compassionate care help patients recover safely after surgery. We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – PACU to provide exceptional post-operative nursing care in Bakersfield, CA. If you thrive in a fast-paced recovery environment and are passionate about ensuring positive patient outcomes, this travel opportunity is for you!

Job Details

  • Position: Registered Nurse – Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
  • Location: Bakersfield
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Day Shift
  • Schedule: 4x10
  • Experience Required: 2 Years
  • Weekly Pay: $2750 to $2950

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients recovering from anesthesia following surgical and procedural interventions
  • Perform detailed post-operative assessments, including airway, respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and pain evaluations
  • Monitor patients for complications related to anesthesia and surgical procedures
  • Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and pain management treatments as prescribed
  • Operate and monitor advanced patient monitoring equipment, including cardiac monitors, pulse oximetry, and infusion pumps
  • Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and post-operative emergencies
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, operating room staff, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to ensure safe patient recovery
  • Educate patients and families regarding post-operative care, medications, discharge instructions, and recovery expectations
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, patient safety standards, and PACU quality measures
  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care while promoting comfort and safe recovery

Requirements

  • Active California Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • Minimum 2 years of recent PACU nursing experience
  • Current BLS Certification required
  • Current ACLS Certification required
  • PALS Certification preferred
  • Experience caring for adult post-surgical patients in an acute care PACU setting
  • Strong knowledge of post-anesthesia recovery, airway management, pain control, and hemodynamic monitoring
  • Excellent assessment, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills
  • Experience using electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care

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.

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